Saint Conrad of Constance

About this work

This figure stands on a patch of green grass, dressed in a long red robe with a striped white and blue sash. His tall hat has a golden cross on top, and he holds a golden chalice in one hand while his other hand rests on a small book. The background shows a simple blue sky with wavy lines, and the edges of the image are framed in orange and brown. The painting looks like it was made by cutting shapes into wood, then coloring it by hand. This method was common in the 1400s and 1500s. Next, look up woodcut to see how artists made prints like this.