Saint Rupertus
1517
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1517
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Rupertus is a 1517 ink by Leonhard Beck, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut painting depicts a saintly figure, Saint Rupertus, standing in the foreground. He is dressed in armor and a cloak, with a crown on his head and a halo surrounding it. In his right hand, he holds a scepter, while his left hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. The background features a cityscape with buildings and a church steeple, as well as an angel flying above, holding a sword. The saint's attire and the angel's presence suggest a scene of divine protection or blessing. The cityscape in the background adds a sense of context and setting to the scene. The use of woodcut as a medium gives the image a distinctive texture and feel. For more information on this technique, look up the art of woodcut.
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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