Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence 1504 - 1505

Albrecht Dürer's "Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence" is a 16th-century woodcut that showcases the artist's mastery of detail and dramatic composition. Created between 1504 and 1505, the print depicts the three saints standing in a stately, architectural setting. Saint Stephen, holding a palm branch, stands at left, Saint Sixtus in the center, with his pope's mitre, and Saint Lawrence, holding a grill and a book, to the right. The figures' detailed attire, the architectural perspective, and the use of light and shadow contribute to the artwork's striking realism and depth. This woodcut is a fine example of Dürer's early mastery of the medium, where he sought to achieve photorealism using detailed lines and textures.