1462
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Mark is a 1462 ink by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a robed figure with a glowing halo, sitting calmly on a draped surface. The figure’s hands rest gently in their lap, and they wear a simple, folded garment. Below them, a winged lion curls up, looking up with a quiet, almost human expression. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, especially in the folds of the robe and the lion’s fur. This kind of detailed line work was a big deal in its time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
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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