Saint Roch
1545
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1545
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a bearded man in a robe standing under a leafy tree. He holds a book in one hand and points with the other. A dog sniffs his leg, and a lion lies at his feet, looking up at him. In the background, a small village and an angel reaching for the tree’s fruit are faintly sketched. The man’s halo and the angel suggest this is a religious scene. The lion and dog might symbolize protection or loyalty. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style shaped art.
