Saint Bartholomew

1519

Hans Baldung Grien

Associated Names
Hans Baldung Grien

Artist, German, 1484/1485 - 1545

The image features a man standing upright. He is an older male with a curly beard and hair. He wears a long robe with a cloak wrapped around his shoulders. His footwear is visible, and he is holding a scroll in both hands. The background consists of stylized lines emanating from behind the figure's head, creating a halo effect. The illustration is rendered in a monochrome woodcut or engraving style with bold outlines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.917

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 85

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

Q64957203

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