Heller Altarpiece (detail) 1511

This detail from Matthias Grünewald's Heller Altarpiece depicts Saint Lawrence, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. Grünewald, a German painter active in the early 16th century, is known for his intense, emotional style. This detail of Saint Lawrence, painted in 1511, showcases Grünewald's characteristic use of dramatic lighting and vivid colors. The saint is rendered in a realistic, almost lifelike manner, and his pose and expression convey a sense of both pain and devotion.