Artwork
Saint Paul
Saint Paul is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left, in image, in plate: HG.; in margin below image, in plate: NAM MIHI VITA CHRISTVS / EST & MORS LVCRVM.; numbered in plate at bottom left: 14.
About this work
Overview
Hendrick Goltzius's engraving 'Saint Paul' is a print created around 1589, exemplifying the artist's skill in the medium.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Saint Paul, recognizable by his long white beard and hair, robe, and sword. He is set against a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, gesturing with his left hand.
Technique & Style
Goltzius's refined engraving technique is evident in the work's intricate details and textures, achieved through cross-hatching that creates a sense of volume and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
As a leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period or Northern Mannerism, Goltzius produced 'Saint Paul' during a time of significant artistic innovation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
