Lucas de evangelist 1590 - 1650

This woodcut print, "Lucas de evangelist" by Antoine Sallaert, depicts Saint Luke the Evangelist seated and writing in a book. He is shown as an elderly man with a long beard and a halo, signifying his sainthood. Saint Luke's traditional symbol, a winged ox, appears below him, confirming his identity. Sallaert, a prolific artist who worked in Antwerp, created this artwork in the 17th century, showcasing the detailed and expressive style characteristic of Northern Renaissance printmaking.