Silver Statuette of St. Jude, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries 1472 - 1553

"Silver Statuette of St. Jude" is a woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, created between 1472 and 1553. This artwork is a part of the Wittenberg Reliquaries, a collection of devotional images of saints that were popular in Germany during the Renaissance. Cranach depicts St. Jude Thaddeus standing on a pedestal with his hands clasped together in prayer, a halo above his head. The woodcut's detailed lines and shading create a sense of realism and depth. The image also features a text panel with a biblical passage related to St. Jude. This woodcut, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides insight into the religious practices and artistic sensibilities of the time.