Evangelist Lucas 1588 - 1592

This engraving, *Evangelist Lucas* (1588-1592) by Conrad Goltz, depicts Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists, as a learned and serious figure, seated with a book and pen. The engraving is part of a series of prints depicting all four evangelists. Goltz's meticulous rendering of detail, especially in the Saint's facial features, demonstrates the artist's mastery of the technique. This work is a fine example of the detailed realism and religious devotion that characterized Renaissance art, particularly in the Netherlands. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.