Saint Bartholomew

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, c. 1510–1515

The image shows a person standing upright with a robust build. The individual is holding the flayed skin of another person, with hands clasped in front. The person has a distinctive face with facial hair and hair, wearing a halo above their head. They are clothed in a robe, cloak, and sandals. The background features decorative elements like vines and flowers, with an ornate border.
Artist
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Date
c. 1510–1515
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to block): 31.1 × 18.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person standing upright with a robust build. The individual is holding the flayed skin of another person, with hands clasped in front. The person has a distinctive face with facial hair and hair, wearing a halo above their head. They are clothed in a robe, cloak, and sandals. The background features decorative elements like vines and flowers, with an ornate border.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere