Artwork
Apostle Judas Thaddeus
Apostle Judas Thaddeus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien. It dates from 1519 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Apostle Judas Thaddeus is a 1519 woodcut by Hans Baldung Grien, a German artist known for his work in various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an elderly man, identified as Judas Thaddeus, holding an open book and accompanied by a small animal. His gesture and attire convey a sense of authority and contemplation.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features sharp, detailed lines that define the folds of the robe and the subject's facial features, characteristic of the medium's graphic clarity and Baldung Grien's expressive style.
Context
Created during a period of experimentation with form and symbolism, this work reflects Baldung Grien's engagement with religious themes and his development as an artist influenced by Albrecht Dürer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
