Saint Jacques le mineur
School : Allemagne
Description
gravure sur bois
Subject depicted
figure biblique (saint Jacques le Mineur, homme, en pied, marteau)
About this work
The artwork titled "Saint Jacques le mineur", attributed to BALDUNG Grien Hans (graveur), is preserved at cabinet des estampes et des dessins. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier (filigrané). Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 16th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Saint Jacques le mineur" is preserved at cabinet des estampes et des dessins, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
BALDUNG Grien Hans (graveur) est l'auteur de Saint Jacques le mineur, oeuvre conservée au cabinet des estampes et des dessins. papier (filigrané) est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. Dimensions : Hauteur de l'oeuvre en cm 21 cm ; Largeur de l'oeuvre en cm 12.5 cm ; Hauteur de la feuille en cm 21.5 ; Largeur de la feuille en cm 13. Le sujet représenté est : figure biblique (saint Jacques le Mineur, homme, en pied, marteau). Sa période de création est la 1er quart 16e siècle. Précisions sur cette oeuvre : BALDUNG : Schwäbisch Gmünd, 1484 ; Strasbourg, 1545.
Creation context
Saint Jacques le mineur de BALDUNG Grien Hans (graveur) voit le jour dans le contexte bouillonnant de la 1er quart 16e siècle, une époque de profondes transformations artistiques et culturelles. Aujourd'hui conservée au cabinet des estampes et des dessins, cette œuvre reflète les aspirations et les questionnements esthétiques de son temps. L'artiste puise dans l'effervescence créatrice de son époque les ressources nécessaires pour forger une œuvre qui dialogue avec les courants dominants tout en affirmant une voix personnelle.
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