Artwork
St. James the Great
St. James the Great is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1578 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2019.180.4
About this work
Overview
St. James the Great is an etching by Hendrick Goltzius, created around 1578. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene, likely a moment from the martyrdom of St. James, with a crowd of figures in the foreground and a cityscape in the background. The text at the bottom provides context for the narrative.
Technique & Style
Goltzius employed strong lines and deep shadows to convey a sense of movement and tension. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasts between light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect of the scene.
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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.
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