Artwork
Saint Amelberga
Saint Amelberga is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Leonhard Beck. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The woodcut 'Saint Amelberga' was created by Leonhard Beck in 1517. It is a print depicting a religious figure.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Saint Amelberga, a robed woman with a halo, holding a cross-topped staff and praying. A rocky landscape with a cross and a small building are behind her. The serene expression on her face and her folded hands convey a sense of devotion.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features sharp black lines that create deep shadows and texture, evident in the folds of the robe and the tree bark. This style was characteristic of prints from the same period, achieved through the woodcut technique where images were carved into wood blocks.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leonhard Beck (c. 1480 – 1542) was a painter and woodcuts designer in Augsburg, Germany. He was the son of Georg Beck, a miniaturist who was active in Augsburg c. 1490–1512/15. Leonhard collaborated with his father on…
