Renaissance Woodcut of a Saint by Water

More about Renaissance Woodcut of a Saint by Water

An intricate, detailed woodcut-style engraving depicts a Renaissance-era depiction of a bare-chested figure, possibly a male saint, with long wavy hair and a wreath on his head, standing gracefully on rocks at the edge of a body of water. He holds a spiked staff or scepter in his hands, which are crossed in front of him. His left leg is partially draped with fabric, revealing his thigh, while the rest of his body is clothed in flowing robes. Above him, a dove-like bird with outstretched wings descends from dark, stormy clouds that fill the upper left sky, contrasting with a lighter, cloud-streaked sky on the right. In the background, to the left, are towering, sharp, rocky mountains, with hints of trees scattered among them. To the right, a serene landscape features a medieval-style building, possibly a church or castle, with multiple spires, nestled among trees at the bank of the water. Additional mountains rise in the far distance on the right, under a slightly lighter sky. The entire scene is rendered in stark black and white, characteristic of woodcut prints, with meticulous cross-hatching and fine lines creating texture and depth.

© Vlad V2026

The text tooltip can be used, but not the main image.