Apostel Matthias 1503

"Apostel Matthias" is a 1503 woodcut by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. Depicting the apostle Matthias, the print shows him standing with a book and a staff. Matthias is framed by a decorative arch and is depicted with a halo above his head, which is characteristic of depictions of Christian saints. Dürer's attention to detail and skillful use of line are evident in the intricate patterns of his clothing and the surrounding landscape. This artwork exemplifies Dürer's mastery of the woodcut medium, which he used to produce both religious and secular subjects.