Saint Bartholomew
1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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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 Bartholomew is a 1626 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a bearded man in a long robe. He’s standing sideways, holding something in his left hand while pointing with his right. His hair is curly, and he has a halo around his head. The paper looks old, with some stains and uneven edges. The name at the bottom reads *"S. Bartholomeus Apostolus"*—that’s Latin for Saint Bartholomew, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. The artist used a simple, bold style to show his clothes and the halo clearly. If you like this, check out how artists made woodcut prints.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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