1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James the Greater is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut print depicts a man dressed in a long robe, a cloak, and a hat, holding a staff in his right hand and a string of beads in his left. He stands barefoot on a rocky ground, surrounded by a decorative border of flowers and leaves. The man's attire and the staff he holds suggest that he is a religious figure, possibly a saint or a pilgrim. The beads in his hand may indicate that he is praying or meditating. The intricate details and the use of shading in the print give it a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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