1466
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness with the Lamb of God, Surrounded by the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Four Fathers of the Church is a 1466 ink by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with tiny, detailed scenes. In the center, a robed figure stands holding a lamb, surrounded by animals and people. Around the edges, four winged creatures—like angels—watch from each corner. Buildings, trees, and swirling decorative patterns fill the rest of the space. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the figures and details pop. The paper has visible texture, showing it’s old. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Master E. S. (c. 1420 – c. 1468; previously known as the Master of 1466) is an unidentified German engraver, goldsmith, and printmaker of the late Gothic period. He was the first major German artist of old master prints…
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