St. Barbara 1472 - 1553

"St. Barbara" is a woodcut print created by Lucas Cranach the Elder in the early 16th century. The print depicts the Christian saint Barbara, known for her martyrdom, holding a chalice, a symbol of her purity. Cranach, a leading artist of the German Renaissance, employed fine lines and delicate shading to create a striking portrayal of St. Barbara against a backdrop of clouds and distant buildings. The print is characteristic of Cranach's style, known for its attention to detail and the depiction of religious themes. This artwork is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.