Saint Rudolfus
1517
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1517
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Rudolfus is a 1517 ink by Leonhard Beck, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a saintly figure, Saint Rudolfus, standing in a stone-paved courtyard. He is dressed in a long, dark robe with a white cloak draped over his shoulders, and wears a crown on his head. In his right hand, he holds a staff, and in his left, a sword. To the left of the saint, a wall features a large, arched window with a coat of arms displayed above it. The coat of arms consists of a shield divided into four sections, each containing a different symbol. This woodcut, created by Leonhard Beck in 1516/1518, is a representation of Saint Rudolfus, showcasing the artist's skill in Renaissance art. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement next.
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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