St. Andrew 1505 - 1515

"St. Andrew" is an engraving by Lucas van Leyden, a prominent Dutch artist, created between 1505 and 1515. The artwork depicts the apostle St. Andrew, known for his crucifixion on an X-shaped cross, holding a book and standing beside his instrument of martyrdom. The detailed rendering of St. Andrew's anatomy and clothing, the dramatic light emanating from his halo, and the artist's signature "L" in the lower left corner, are all hallmarks of van Leyden's meticulous style, which was heavily influenced by the Italian Renaissance. This engraving, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrates van Leyden's mastery of the printmaking technique and his ability to imbue religious imagery with a powerful emotional resonance.