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Saint Bruno, by German 15th Century, ink, 1470

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Overview

Saint Bruno is a 1470 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1470 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a woodcut print of a saint. The saint is dressed in a long robe and has a halo around his head. He is holding a plant in his right hand and has his left hand on his hip. The background of the image is a light color, with a darker border around the edges. The saint is standing in front of a decorative archway, which is adorned with intricate designs. The overall style of the image is characteristic of the Renaissance period, with its use of bold lines and simple shapes. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.

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