Saint Bartholomew

Italian 16th Century (formerly Jacques Stella)

Associated Names
Jacques Stella

Artist, French, 1596 - 1657

The image shows a person standing in a three-quarter turn, with one leg slightly bent and feet bare. The figure has curly hair, a bushy beard, defined facial features, and expressive. The individual is wearing a long robe, covering their body loosely and gathered around their arms, leaving only their hands visible. They are holding a long, curved object in one hand. The background is plain with lined textures and shading, creating a sense of depth without specific details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29 × 19.6 cm (11 7/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.1.21

  • Series Title

    Christ and the Twelve Apostles


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65021406

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