Who painted Saint Nicolas of Myra?

Saint Nicolas of Myra was painted by Italian 15th Century in 1474.

Where can I see Saint Nicolas of Myra?

Saint Nicolas of Myra is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Nicolas of Myra?

Saint Nicolas of Myra is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Nicolas of Myra

Italian 15th Century , 1474

Saint Nicolas of Myra is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 15th Century. It dates from 1474 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print depicts a revered figure in a simple yet striking composition.

About this work

Overview

This print depicts a revered figure in a simple yet striking composition. Executed in woodcut technique, it is hand-colored on blue paper and mounted on a leather book cover.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows Saint Nicolas of Myra, abbreviated as 'SNIC', standing with one arm raised and holding a round object, possibly representing a gift or a symbol of his benevolence. Two smaller figures kneel in reverence, underscoring his importance.

Technique & Style

The woodcut technique allowed for mass production of the image. Hand-coloring in red, green, olive, and other tones adds vibrancy to the design, which features a geometric pattern in the background and decorative borders.

Artist & collection

Artist

Italian 15th Century

This anonymous Italian engraver from the 1490s carved images that could be peeled apart like paper dolls—each knot in the "First Knot" print was cut from a single sheet so you could lift the loops right off the page.