1519
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Thomas is a 1519 ink by Hans Baldung Grien, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white woodcut of a bearded man in flowing robes. He stands with one hand on his chest and the other holding a long staff. His face looks thoughtful, and rays of light burst behind his head like a glowing halo. The artist used sharp lines to show the folds in his clothes and the texture of his beard. This style was common in woodcuts, where the carving tool left clear, crisp marks. Next, look up woodcut to see how artists like Baldung Grien made prints from carved blocks.
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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