1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Hugo of Lincoln (or Saint Hugo of Avalon) is a 1470 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a simple black-and-white scene of a robed figure holding a tall cross. Below, a swan lies on the ground near some small buildings. The figure has a halo and stands on a patch of grass, while a shield with a design sits to their right. The border around the whole scene looks hand-drawn, with a wavy line at the top and text at the bottom. The swan is a classic symbol for Saint Hugo, who was known for kindness. This type of image was made using a woodcut, which means the artist carved the design into wood and then printed it. Next, check out the technique: woodcut.
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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