Artwork preview

Saint Onuphrius

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure standing with a slightly turned position, facing forward. He has long, curly hair and a full beard. He wears a crown with flower motifs and a halo. He is covered in a leafy garment and holds a staff and a circular object. An angelic figure with wings appears above his shoulder, holding a cross-emblazoned circle. Surrounding him are flourishing plants, and a scroll with text unfurls to his left. The background has abstract, golden plant-like elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1450
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in ochre, pink, gray, and red
Dimensions
3496 × 4846 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette