Who painted To Nurse the Sick?

To Nurse the Sick was painted by Georg Pencz in 1525.

Where can I see To Nurse the Sick?

To Nurse the Sick is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is To Nurse the Sick?

To Nurse the Sick is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

To Nurse the Sick

Georg Pencz , 1525

To Nurse the Sick is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Georg Pencz. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

To Nurse the Sick is an engraving created by Georg Pencz in 1525. It is a black-and-white print that showcases Pencz's skill with fine lines and shading.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a group of people tending to a sick individual, conveying a sense of calm and care. The scene is detailed, with attention to the figures' clothing and the texture of the bed, suggesting a focus on the everyday act of nursing.

Technique & Style

Pencz employed fine lines and shading to create a sense of depth, giving the figures a three-dimensional appearance. This level of detail is characteristic of Renaissance prints, reflecting Pencz's training under Albrecht Dürer and his exposure to Venetian art.

History & Provenance

Pencz created To Nurse the Sick during a period of significant personal and artistic change, having recently worked in Italy and collaborated with Marcantonio Raimondi. The same year, he was imprisoned for his radical theological views, alongside the Beham brothers.

Artist & collection

Artist

Georg Pencz

Georg Pencz (c. 1500 – 11 October 1550) was a German engraver, painter and printmaker. Pencz was probably born in Westheim near Bad Windsheim/Franconia. He travelled to Nuremberg in 1523 and joined Albrecht Dürer’s…