1519
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James the Great is a 1519 ink by Hans Baldung Grien, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows an old man with a long white beard and a hooded cloak. He holds a walking stick in one hand and a book or scroll in the other, while his fingers rest on his chest. The lines are sharp and the shading simple, giving the image a rough, textured look. The man’s face looks serious, with deep wrinkles and a slight frown. His clothing is loose and old-fashioned, and the background has a faint, sunburst effect behind his head. This is made using the woodcut technique.
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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