Saint Onuphrius

German 15th Century

1450

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious john the baptist

About this work

This painting shows a saint standing in a landscape. The saint is dressed in simple clothes and has a long beard. He's surrounded by trees and rocks, which gives the scene a calm feel. This painting is interesting because it's one of the earliest examples of a hand-colored woodcut. The colors used are limited, but they add a lot to the scene. Look up the technique: woodcut.