Saint John in a Landscape 1540

Lucas Cranach the Younger's "Saint John in a Landscape," a woodcut print from 1540, depicts the apostle John seated in a landscape with a hawk at his feet. John is writing in a book, with God and the Holy Spirit appearing in the clouds above him. The detailed lines and hatchings typical of woodcut prints give the image a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the contrast between the saint's calm presence and the dramatic landscape behind him. This print exemplifies Cranach's ability to depict religious themes within a realistic setting, highlighting the visual language of Northern Renaissance art.