H. Pudentiana en H. Praxedes by Antonio Tempesta

H. Pudentiana en H. Praxedes 1565 - 1630

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This engraving, titled "H. Pudentiana en H. Praxedes," was created by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta sometime between 1565 and 1630. It depicts two female saints, Pudentiana and Praxedes, in an oval frame adorned with intricate decorative elements. The artwork showcases Tempesta's mastery of detail and the classical style of the Renaissance. The image is a testament to the enduring popularity of religious themes in art during this period. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.