Saint Remigius 1510

"Saint Remigius" is a 1510 woodcut by German artist Leonhard Beck. The image portrays Saint Remigius, the patron saint of Reims, France, seated in an elaborate chair. The saint's richly ornamented clothing and the detailed architecture of the interior speak to the artist's attention to detail. Beck's use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques creates strong chiaroscuro effects, lending depth and texture to the image. The inclusion of a small figure kneeling in the lower right corner of the composition adds an element of devotion to the work.