Saint Simon

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This is a drawing of a skinned body hanging from a crossbar with various figures and objects around it. The monochrome ink illustration shows detailed scene with a skinned body hanging on a horizontal beam supported by two upright logs. In the foreground, there are two shields with coats of arms and different textures are depicted with fine lines. There are several horses present, one on the front right is elaborately adorned with a cloth. A group of figures surrounding the hanging body is engaged in various activities. The background shows mountainous terrain with a structure perched atop it. At the bottom of the image lies what seems to be another skinned animal. The use of cross-hatching and contrast creates a well-defined composition typical of early European woodcuts or line engravings.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2864

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 62


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

Q64960040

You may be interested in

Loading Results