Bartholomeüs c. 1622 - 1642

"Bartholomeüs" is an etching by Andries Both, a Dutch artist who lived from 1612 to 1641. Created between 1622 and 1642, the artwork depicts the apostle Bartholomew standing in a landscape with a sword in his hand. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Both's skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth and volume. The etching's detailed landscape and dramatic portrayal of the biblical figure are characteristic of Both's artistic style, which blended realism with expressive use of light and shadow.