Saint James Major

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a half-body view of a seated person with their right hand resting on their head. The person has a distinct face with strong lines and deep-set eyes, and their hair is long, curly, and flows onto their shoulders. They are wearing a robe with loose, draped sleeves and a cape or cloak with a scallop shell attached. A large, broad-brimmed hat with similar shells and a cross is hanging off their back. In their left hand, they are holding a long staff or stick. The background features a rocky landscape with a large tree on the right side. At the bottom of the image, there is text written in Latin.