1519
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Paul is a 1519 ink by Hans Baldung Grien, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a woodcut print of Saint Paul, created by Hans Baldung Grien in 1519. The saint is depicted standing, holding a sword in his right hand and a book in his left. He wears a long robe and cloak, and his hair and beard are long and curly. A halo surrounds his head, and rays of light emanate from it. The image is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and shading that give it a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of solemnity and reverence, as if the saint is lost in thought or prayer. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, you might want to explore the technique of woodcut.
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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