Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas

Hendrik Goltzius

1589

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man with curly hair, holding a spear and a book. He is wearing a loose-fitting shirt with buttons down the front. The background is a rocky landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance. The man's facial expression is contemplative, and his posture suggests that he is lost in thought. The spear and book in his hands may symbolize his connection to his faith. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Renaissance artists, who often depicted biblical figures in a realistic and detailed manner. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.

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