Heilige Judas Taddeüs by Antonio da Trento

Heilige Judas Taddeüs c. 1520 - 1550

antoniodatrento

toned paper

pencil sketch

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

watercolor

"Heilige Judas Taddeüs" is a woodcut by Italian artist Antonio da Trento, dating back to the 16th century. The artwork depicts Saint Jude Thaddeus standing with his arms crossed, his figure emphasized by strong contrasts of light and shadow. The saint's halo and a bright light above him suggest his divine presence. This small-scale work, measuring just 125 mm by 74 mm, showcases the artist's mastery of woodcut technique, using a limited range of browns to create depth and form. The woodcut's simple yet powerful composition reinforces Saint Jude Thaddeus's spiritual presence.