Saint Luke

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a seated individual from the knees up. The person is sitting on an animal, likely an ox, as they write on a scroll or a book resting on their knee. The individual has focused features, a furrowed brow, and closed lips, wearing a distinctive cap covering most of their hair with ear flaps hanging down. They are dressed in a long cloak with a hood, with exposed feet in simple footwear. A book is seen on the ground beside them. In the background, a lantern hangs from a bare tree branch, and the setting features a rugged, earthy terrain.