Saint John

1519

Hans Baldung Grien

Associated Names
Hans Baldung Grien

Artist, German, 1484/1485 - 1545

The image shows a full-length figure standing upright. The person has long, wavy hair falling over their shoulders and down their back. Their facial features are delicately rendered, with a slight downward gaze. The individual is clad in voluminous, flowing robes that drape elegantly, and they are barefoot. In their right hand, they hold a book, while their left hand holds a large, ornate chalice from which snakes are emerging. A halo surrounds their head, radiating lines outward. The background is simple yet textured, focusing attention on the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.918

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 83


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

Q64957207

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