1665
oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Saint Andrew the Apostle is a 1665 oil by Christopher Paudiß, depicting Andrew the Apostle, held at Walters Art Museum.
The painting depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a dark robe. He is holding a cross in his right hand, and his left hand is placed on his chest. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle gradient of colors. The man's facial expression is contemplative, and his eyes are cast downward. The cross he holds is simple in design, with a few visible details. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet reflection. This painting is a representation of Saint Andrew the Apostle, and you can learn more about the artist, Christopher Paudiß, by looking him up.
Christoph(er) Paudiß (1630 in Lower Saxony – 1666 in Freising, Upper Bavaria) was a Bavarian Baroque painter and a student of Rembrandt van Rijn.
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