Saint Lawrence

The artwork titled Saint Lawrence is a painting created by Hans Baldung between 1509 and 1510. It is currently held at the Stu00e4del Museum.

The painting depicts Saint Lawrence, a deacon of the early church who was martyred by being roasted alive on a gridiron. He is shown here as a young man with curly hair, wearing a white robe. He holds a book in his left hand, which likely represents the scriptures, and a gridiron in his right hand, the symbol of his martyrdom. The saint's gaze is directed upwards, suggesting a sense of piety and acceptance of his fate. The background of the painting is dark and undefined, further emphasizing the figure of the saint.