Artwork
The Apostle Thomas
The Apostle Thomas is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The artist's attention to detail is interesting, especially in the folds of the man's clothes and the lines on his face.
This painting shows a man, possibly a saint, with a serious expression.
He's dressed in simple clothes and has a strong face.
The artist's attention to detail is interesting, especially in the folds of the man's clothes and the lines on his face.
The subject's hands and face are very realistic, showing the artist's skill.
This level of detail suggests the artist was trying to show the subject's personality.
Check out the work of artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) to see more.
Overview
The Apostle Thomas is a print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1514, exemplifying the artistic developments of the German Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a figure, identified as the Apostle Thomas, characterized by a serious expression and simple attire. The apostle is shown holding a carpenter's square, an attribute traditionally associated with Thomas, symbolizing his role.
Technique & Style
Dürer's work is marked by a high level of detail, particularly evident in the rendering of the subject's facial lines and the folds of his clothing, demonstrating the artist's technical skill and attention to realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
