Artwork
Saint Peter
Saint Peter 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
Saint Peter is a 1519 woodcut by Hans Baldung Grien, exemplifying his role in the German Renaissance and Mannerist movements, trained under Albrecht Dürer.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Saint Peter in a contemplative, kneeling pose, holding a key and dressed in a long robe, conveying reverence and spirituality through a radiant sunburst background.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold lines and intricate details, the woodcut reflects Baldung’s expressive and imaginative style, consistent with his diverse artistic output in painting, printmaking, and stained glass.
History & Provenance
Created in 1519, the work’s provenance is not detailed here, but its creation date situates it within Baldung’s early 16th-century production.
Context
Part of the broader Renaissance art movement, this piece relates to works by other artists of the period, offering a glimpse into the religious themes prevalent in early 16th-century German art.
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…
