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Saint Sigismundus

Cornelis Liefrinck I

1517

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Sigismundus is a 1517 ink by Cornelis Liefrinck I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Cornelis Liefrinck I
When & what style?: 1517 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a man standing in the center, dressed in a long robe and holding a sword in his right hand. He wears a crown on his head and has a halo behind him. To his left stands another man, also wearing a crown, while a third figure, dressed in a robe, stands to his right. The background features a building with a doorway and a stone pathway leading up to it. The scene is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate textures and shading. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. For more on the Renaissance movement, explore the works of other artists from this period.