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Saint Dentalinus

Leonhard Beck

1517

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Dentalinus is a 1517 ink by Leonhard Beck, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Leonhard Beck
When & what style?: 1517 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut shows a small, bald saint sitting on a throne inside a church-like space. He’s holding a baby on his lap while a winged figure hovers above him. The throne has fancy carvings, and a coat of arms sits on the right side. The artist used sharp lines to create depth, making the throne and walls look solid. The woodcut technique means every detail was carved into wood first, then printed. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how artists made prints like this.

About the artist

Artist

Leonhard Beck

Leonhard Beck (c. 1480 – 1542) was a painter and woodcuts designer in Augsburg, Germany. He was the son of Georg Beck, a miniaturist who was active in Augsburg c. 1490–1512/15. Leonhard collaborated with his father on…

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