# Holy Bishop [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [ROESEN, Hendrik]() - Date: 1501-1550 - Technique: Walnut, with original polychrome, height 98 cm ## Commentary Holy Bishop c. 1500 Walnut, with original polychrome, height 98 cm Private collection This sculpture depicts a saint standing on a low octagonal base. His left foot is visible. His head is leaning to the right. The saint is depicted beardless, with striking facial characteristics. He wears a high 'mitra pretiosa' in gold, with red lappets running down over his back. The bishop wears affluent Episcopal vestments. ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()