Saint James the Less by Hendrick Goltzius

Saint James the Less 1589

print, engraving

photo of handprinted image

ink paper printed

print

old engraving style

culinary art

appetizing

food art

watercolour illustration

natural palette

engraving

pencil art

botanical art

This engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, created in 1589, depicts Saint James the Less in a contemplative pose. Goltzius, a Dutch artist known for his mastery of printmaking, captures the saint's devotion with intricate detail and expressive lines. The artwork, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, showcases Goltzius's signature style, characterized by a combination of realism and idealized beauty. "Saint James the Less" exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering human emotions and the spiritual dimension of religious subjects.

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The Dutch Mannerist Hendrik Goltzius was the leading printmaker of his time. A virtuoso engraver, innovative woodblock cutter, and superb draftsman, Goltzius continues to inspire awe with his wondrous technique and to convert even the most jaded art spectators to print enthusiasts. This print is from a series of fourteen engravings—"Christ, the Twelve Apostles, and Paul"—executed in 1589 when Goltzius was at the height of his powers. The series is a kind of demonstration piece displaying Goltzius's unrivaled technique and boundless imagination.