Artwork
Saint Luke
Saint Luke is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Anthonis Sallaert. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: none; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: indecipherable; at lower right in brown ink in later hand: C [?] / July 20/35
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
Saint Luke is a woodcut print created by Anthonis Sallaert in 1624, executed on blue laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Saint Luke surrounded by smaller figures and angels, with a prominent companion holding a staff. The scene is densely populated, with outstretched hands and distant buildings, suggesting a dynamic and reverent atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Sallaert employed sharp lines and deep shadows to convey a sense of energy and complexity. The contrast between the black ink and blue paper enhances the visual impact of the print, characteristic of the woodcut technique.
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