Saint Jude (Thaddeus)
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 Jude (Thaddeus) is a 1626 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white woodcut of a robed figure holding a tall spear. The person has curly hair, a halo, and a calm face. Their long sleeves and draped cloth look textured, and they’re standing on a simple base with a few lines that might be grass or straw. The name at the bottom reads *"S. Thadeus Apostolus"*, which is short for Saint Jude Thaddeus. Woodcuts like this were often used to spread religious images cheaply during the Renaissance. Next, check out how woodcut works—it’s a printmaking method that uses carved blocks.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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