Saint Bilhelmus 1516 - 1518

Leonhard Beck's "Saint Bilhelmus" is a 16th-century woodcut depicting the saint in a wooded landscape. The print showcases the intricate detail and linear quality typical of Beck's work, with the saint's figure rendered in fine lines. The inclusion of the saint's attribute, a staff with a bell, and the coat of arms in the foreground, help to identify and celebrate the saint. Beck's mastery of the woodcut medium is evident in the detailed depiction of the surrounding natural world and the architectural elements visible in the background. This artwork is a fine example of the devotional prints produced in Germany during the Renaissance.