Christ from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a bearded man in a golden robe holding a book and a cross. His face looks serious, and he’s pointing upward with one hand. The background has a green field and some faded figures, while text in old German wraps around the bottom. Notice how the colors fade into shadows—especially the face and robe. This was a common way to add depth in older prints. This style is part of the Renaissance movement.
