Saint Thomas
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.
See the richer artist page1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Thomas is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a crowded scene with two central figures. One man kneels, pointing at his side—maybe showing a wound. Another stands above him, gesturing as if explaining something. Around them, smaller faces peek from the edges, watching closely. The background has odd shapes: a crown, a shield, and what looks like a strange plant or tool. The artist packed a lot into this small space. Notice how the lines twist and overlap, making everything feel busy and alive. The print style—woodcut—lets the artist carve details into wood, then stamp it onto paper. Want to see more like this? Look up woodcut.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
