Saint Bartholomew

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datering
ca. 1510–1515
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed to block): 31,1 × 18,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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