Saint Andrew
1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
See the richer artist page1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Saint Andrew is a 1626 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut print shows Saint Andrew, dressed in a robe and cloak, holding a large X-shaped cross. He has curly hair and a beard, and is barefoot. The cross is the main focus of the image, with Saint Andrew standing behind it. The print is done in a simple, yet detailed style, with bold lines and shading that give it a sense of depth. The use of a single color, black, adds to the overall simplicity of the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of printmaking, you might want to look into the technique of woodcut.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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