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Saint Bartholomew

Lambert Suavius

1548

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Bartholomew is a 1548 ink by Lambert Suavius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Lambert Suavius
When & what style?: 1548 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a man standing in front of a stone archway, wearing a draped tunic and holding a knife in his right hand. He has a long beard and curly hair, and his left arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand resting on his hip. The man's clothing is intricately detailed, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. The background of the engraving is simple, with the stone archway providing a subtle contrast to the figure. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall visual interest of the piece. For more information on this technique, look up cross-hatching.