1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John the Evangelist is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, depicting Augustine of Hippo, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Saint John the Evangelist. He's dressed in simple clothes and holds a book. The artist used a lot of detail in the saint's face and clothes, which is interesting because it was made using a woodcut, a technique that involves carving a design into wood. The woodcut technique allowed for mass production of images, making them more accessible to people. This was important during the Renaissance, a time when religion played a big role in daily life. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Cranach the Elder, Lucas.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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