Saint Philip
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 Philip is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut depicts a saint, Saint Philip, being crucified upside down. He is shown in a long robe, his arms outstretched and tied to a cross. A crowd of people surrounds him, some on horseback, while others look on from the ground. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, with a flag bearing a coat of arms visible in the top left corner. The level of detail in the woodcut is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that bring the scene to life. The use of shading and contrast adds depth and dimension to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the saint. For more information on the artist who created this woodcut, 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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