Saint Benedict Reviving a Monk Killed by the Devil
1505
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Hans Leonard Schäufelein
Hans Leonard Schäufelein (1507–1507) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Benedict Reviving a Monk Killed by the Devil is a 1505 ink by Hans Leonard Schäufelein, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with a monk rising from the ground, clutching a staff. Around him, a devilish figure with horns and wings is tangled in a crumbling wall. Below, a group of robed monks kneel, watching—some with hands raised, others pointing. On the right, a shield with a lion and other symbols sits on the ground. The monk’s sudden revival looks like a miracle, with the devil’s messy escape adding drama. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how this technique creates depth.
Hans Leonard Schäufelein (1507–1507) was an artist.
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