Saint Andrew
1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Lucas Cranach the Elder
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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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.
This woodcut shows a chaotic scene with many figures tangled together. At the center, a robed man holds a cross while others reach toward him. Some figures look scared or upset, and one person is kneeling on the ground. In the background, a castle and trees are sketched in quickly. Notice how the artist packed so much action into a small space—every figure seems to be moving at once. The lines are sharp and detailed, but the whole scene feels crowded and dramatic. This style comes from the technique: woodcut.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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