Saint James the Greater

Master F.P.

Created:

Movement:

n.d.

None

key Notes:

Religious Iconography, Renaissance Style

Dimensions:

Sheet, trimmed within platemark: 13.2 × 6.3 cm (5 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)

medium:

Etching in black on cream laid paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Saint James the Greater" attributed to Master F.P. or after Parmigianino reflects the Mannerist style characterized by elongated forms and elegant compositions, typical of Parmigianino's influence. The painting, created around the mid-16th century, depicts the apostle Saint James with refined grace, indicative of the period's artistic transition from High Renaissance ideals to more expressive and stylized forms.

Description of the work:

The etching "Saint James the Greater" attributed to Master F.P. or after Parmigianino depicts the apostle in a contemplative pose, characterized by elongated proportions and graceful lines typical of Mannerist aesthetics. The composition features intricate detailing in the saint's attire and a serene expression, rendered in black on cream laid paper, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing delicate textures and subtle contrasts.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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