1482
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. Martin is a 1482 by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a tall, robed figure holding a sword in one hand and a cloak draped over his arm. Kneeling before him is a smaller person, reaching up to take the cloak. The robed figure wears a tall hat with a cross on it, and his robes have detailed folds and patterns. The floor has a simple checkered pattern, and there’s a small musical staff symbol near the top left. The kneeling figure looks poor, while the robed figure seems powerful—this is a classic scene of charity. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the difference in their clothing and posture. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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