St. Thomas from Christ and the Apostles 1519

This 1519 woodcut by Hans Baldung depicts St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The apostle is shown standing in a landscape, holding a staff with a spearhead and a halo above his head. St. Thomas is known as the "doubting apostle" who initially doubted the resurrection of Christ. Baldung's depiction of St. Thomas, with his resolute stance and focused gaze, may be a commentary on Thomas's eventual faith in Christ. The artwork is part of a series of woodcuts depicting the apostles. This woodcut is a testament to Baldung's mastery of the medium, the artist's signature can be found in the bottom left corner.