Saint Andrew

c. 1510-1515

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

The image shows a man standing and reading a book. He has detailed facial features, a long curly beard and mustache, and curly hair forming a halo. He is wearing a long robe, standing barefoot in a natural setting surrounded by tree trunks. The background is simple, emphasizing the man and the trees. The artwork features intricate textures in the man's clothes and surroundings, following a classical art style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.239

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 33

  • Series Title

    Christ, the Apostles and Saint Paul [Holl. 31-44]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65080709

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