Saint Andrew
1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Andrew is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts Saint Andrew, a Christian apostle, standing in a landscape. He is dressed in a long robe and holds a large cross in his right hand. The cross is adorned with a ribbon wrapped around it. In the background, a subtle landscape is visible, with a few trees and a distant mountain range. The artist's use of woodcut techniques is evident in the bold lines and textures that define the composition. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the saint's figure standing out against the muted background. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Cranach the Elder, Lucas.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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