The Ox of St. Luke n.d.

"The Ox of St. Luke" is a 15th-century engraving by German artist Martin Schongauer. Depicting the winged ox, a traditional symbol of the Evangelist Luke, the work is a fine example of Schongauer's mastery of line and detail. The ox's anatomy is rendered with remarkable precision, while the flowing wings and curled scroll add a sense of dynamism. This print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the artist's contributions to the development of printmaking as an art form during the Northern Renaissance.