1495
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Roch is a 1495 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, depicting Kneeling, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Saint Roch, a bearded man with a staff. He's standing in a simple setting. The details in this work are interesting because they show the artist's skill with lines and textures, which was likely developed through practice and patience, and this is evident in the way the staff and clothes are rendered. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: 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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