1475
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James the Less is a 1475 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a saintly figure, likely Saint James the Less, standing on a tiled floor. He wears a long robe with a cloak draped over his shoulders, and his right hand rests on a sword at his side. His left hand holds a book, and a halo surrounds his head. The saint's facial expression is serene, and his long hair falls to his shoulders. The background of the image is a plain wall, and the overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. For more information on the technique used to create this image, look up "engraving".
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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