Apostel Filippus 1591 - 1629

"Apostel Filippus" (1591-1629) is an engraving by Johan Barra, a Dutch artist who lived from 1581 to 1634. This print depicts the apostle Philip, a prominent figure in the New Testament, walking and reading a book. The engraving, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the apostle's devoutness and conveys a sense of movement through the depiction of his drapery and the landscape in the background. The inscription at the bottom, in Latin, refers to Philip's role as a judge of the living and the dead, aligning with his biblical significance. The use of hatching and cross-hatching to create tonal values, a hallmark of engraving, further enhances the artwork's visual appeal.