Saint Benedict
1512
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1512
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Benedict is a 1512 ink by Hans Süss von Kulmbach, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a round drawing of a robed figure holding a staff and a book, standing in front of a walled city. The figure has a halo and looks calm, with one hand raised slightly. Around them, tiny buildings and a boat are sketched in, like a small world behind the wall. The text around the edge says *"Sanctus Benedictus Abbas"* (Saint Benedict the Abbot) in fancy letters. The whole thing feels like it was drawn carefully, with lots of fine lines. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Hans Süss von Kulmbach (1510–1515) was an artist.
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