Artwork
Saint Colomannus
Saint Colomannus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Willem Liefrinck. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Saint Colomannus' is a woodcut on laid paper created by Willem Liefrinck in 1517. It depicts a religious figure in a forest scene.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a bearded man with a halo, staff, and small object, identified as Saint Colomannus by the inscription at the bottom. The scene is set amidst trees and bushes with a cloudy sky, conveying a sense of the saint's journey or pilgrimage.
Technique & Style
Executed in the woodcut technique, the print features sharp, black lines on a white background, characteristic of the medium. The style is typical of early 16th-century printmaking, with no color and a focus on line work.
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