Who painted Saint Remigius?

Saint Remigius was painted by Leonhard Beck in 1510.

Where can I see Saint Remigius?

Saint Remigius is held by Rosenwald Collection.

What movement is Saint Remigius?

Saint Remigius is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Remigius

Leonhard Beck , 1510

Saint Remigius is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Leonhard Beck. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.

About this work

Overview

Leonhard Beck, an early‑16th‑century Augsburg artist, produced a woodcut titled *Saint Remigius* in 1510. The print belongs to the religious genre and exemplifies the printmaking practices of its time, reflecting the devotional imagery common in Northern Renaissance visual culture.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a kneeling saint, robed and holding a tall cross in one hand while presenting a miniature architectural model in the other. A throne with a crown sits behind him, and a diminutive figure kneels at his feet, suggesting intercession. A window with a watching face and a heraldic coat of arms complete the scene, reinforcing themes of authority and sanctity.

Technique & Style

Beck employed the woodcut medium, carving fine lines and deep chiaroscuro into a single block to achieve strong contrasts of light and shadow. The crisp incisions and pronounced shading create a dramatic, three‑dimensional effect, characteristic of Renaissance woodcuts that aimed to convey narrative intensity within the limits of the print process.

History & Provenance

Born to the miniaturist Georg Beck, Leonhard began his career assisting his father on illuminated manuscripts and later worked with Hans Holbein the Elder on an altarpiece. He also contributed to Emperor Maximilian I’s large‑scale woodcut projects, situating *Saint Remigius* within a period of prolific courtly and religious commissions.

Context

The early 1500s in Augsburg saw a flourishing of print culture, with artists like Beck responding to both devotional demand and the technical innovations of woodcut printing. The image reflects contemporary interest in saintly patronage, ecclesiastical authority, and the visual articulation of piety through reproducible media.

Artist & collection

Artist

Leonhard Beck

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…

Museum

Rosenwald Collection

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