Who painted Saint Onuphrius?

Saint Onuphrius was painted by German 15th Century in 1460.

Where can I see Saint Onuphrius?

Saint Onuphrius is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Onuphrius?

Saint Onuphrius is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Onuphrius

German 15th Century , 1460

Saint Onuphrius is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The print 'Saint Onuphrius' is a hand-colored woodcut depicting a bearded figure in a forest setting.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a bearded man holding a branch with leaves and berries, standing before a tree marked with a cross, suggesting the figure is a holy person, likely Saint Onuphrius, an early Christian hermit.

Technique & Style

The work is a woodcut, a technique where designs are carved into wood blocks and then printed. The image is hand-colored with flat, simple hues, including green, brown, and pale tones, applied in a straightforward manner.