Saint Bartholomew
Master of Saint John the Baptist
1444
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of Saint John the Baptist
1444
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Bartholomew is a 1444 ink by Master of Saint John the Baptist, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a saint, identified by a knife in his right hand and a book in his left. He wears a long robe with a belt around his waist and a cloak draped over his shoulders. The saint's curly hair and beard are visible, and he has a halo around his head. The saint stands on a simple ground line, with no background visible. The engraving is done in a detailed, realistic style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and shading. The level of detail and realism in this engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style. To learn more about this style and its artists, look up the Renaissance movement.
