The image depicts a bearded man with flowing hair standing in a slightly stooped position. The man has detailed facial features with a strong, serious expression, deep-set eyes, and a prominent beard. He is wearing a loose, long robe that covers most of his body, revealing his bare feet. In his left hand, he holds a book, and his right hand holds a long staff resting on the ground. A halo with radiating lines surrounds his head, and the background has simple lines defining the halo effect and ground texture. The initials "I G B" appear to the right of the figure, and the ground beneath his feet is depicted with grass or foliage.
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The image depicts a bearded man with flowing hair standing in a slightly stooped position. The man has detailed facial features with a strong, serious expression, deep-set eyes, and a prominent beard. He is wearing a loose, long robe that covers most of his body, revealing his bare feet. In his left hand, he holds a book, and his right hand holds a long staff resting on the ground. A halo with radiating lines surrounds his head, and the background has simple lines defining the halo effect and ground texture. The initials "I G B" appear to the right of the figure, and the ground beneath his feet is depicted with grass or foliage.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apostle Judas Thaddeus

Hans Baldung Grien

Date
1519
Medium
woodcut
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.912
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Christ and the Apostles

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Male figure
  • Costume
  • Book

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