St. Matthew, from The Luther Bible by Georg Lemberger

St. Matthew, from The Luther Bible 1523

drawing, print, paper

drawing

ink drawing

germany

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

junji ito style

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

doodle art

This woodcut, created by Georg Lemberger in 1523, depicts Saint Matthew, one of the four evangelists, as he writes his Gospel. The image is a detailed illustration from the Luther Bible, a German translation of the Bible published in 1522. In this scene, Matthew sits on a rock, facing a heavenly vision of an angel, inspiring him to write. This woodcut, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, is a testament to the artistic skill of Lemberger and the impact of the Reformation on the art world.