Who painted Saint John in a Landscape?

Saint John in a Landscape was painted by Lucas Cranach the Younger in 1540.

Where can I see Saint John in a Landscape?

Saint John in a Landscape is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint John in a Landscape?

Saint John in a Landscape is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint John in a Landscape

Lucas Cranach the Younger , 1540

Saint John in a Landscape is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Younger. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Saint John in a Landscape is a woodcut print created by Lucas Cranach the Younger in 1540.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a kneeling figure, identified as Saint John, in a rocky landscape with a village on a hill behind him. The scene is filled with symbolic elements, including swirling clouds and rays of light, conveying a sense of spirituality and devotion.

Technique & Style

The artist employed sharp lines and simple shapes to create the composition, giving it a sketch-like quality characteristic of woodcut prints from the 1500s.

Context

Woodcut prints were a common medium in the 16th century, used to disseminate religious imagery and stories to a wide audience.