Who created "Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape"?

Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape was created by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra in 1616–68.

When was "Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 1616–68.

Is "Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape

Q: What medium is "Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape"?

Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape is Pen and light brown ink over traces of black chalk underdrawing on tan paper. Composition outlined with pen and brown ink.

Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra

1616–68

Medium

Pen and light brown ink over traces of black chalk underdrawing on tan paper. Composition outlined with pen and brown ink

Dimensions

5-7/8 x 3-3/4 in. (14.9 x 9.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1975.131.214

Tags

MenLandscapesSaints

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, *Figure of St. Andrewated in a Landscape*, the apostle in a contemplative pose amid a natural setting, created by Spanish Baroque artist Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra1614–1668). A prominent figure in Seville's vibrant artistic scene, del Castillo drew inspiration from masters like Velázquez and Zurbarán, blending realism with spiritual depth during Spain's Counter-Reformation era Dated within his lifetime (1616–68), the work exemplifies the religious devotion central to 17th-century art, where saints like St. Andrew—known for his X-shaped cross—served as emblems of fai...

Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape

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