Saint Sebastian

possibly 1509

Wolf Huber

Associated Names
Wolf Huber

Artist, German, c. 1485/1490 - 1553

This is a drawing of a mythical creature in a forest setting. The drawing depicts a horned, humanoid figure standing in front of a large, ancient tree. The figure is adorned with a necklace and has an elaborate hairstyle with possible floral elements intertwined. It is covered with a draped cloth around its waist and appears to be holding objects or gestures in its hands. In the foreground, a goat or similar horned creature is also present. The background is filled with stylized trees, creating a sense of depth and wilderness. The drawing is highly detailed with fine lines and emphasizes texture and intricate forms of foliage and bark.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.3 x 10.4 cm (5 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.14.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 8.

1979

  • Early German Drawings & Prints: Two Recent Acquisitions and Related Works, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1979, no. 8.

Bibliography

1974

  • White, C., LIBER AMICORUM KAREL G.BOON, Amsterdam: 1974: 136-141.

Inscriptions

lower right: WH; unknown hand upper left: 1509

Wikidata ID

Q64640539

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