Saint Jacques Le Mineur 1726

Edmé Jeaurat's 1726 engraving, "Saint Jacques Le Mineur," depicts the apostle Saint James the Less seated in a landscape, holding a book and a staff. The print is notable for its detailed rendering of the saint's drapery and the surrounding natural elements, creating a sense of depth and realism. This work exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by delicate ornamentation and graceful figures, and was part of a larger series of engravings dedicated to the apostles. Jeaurat, who was a prominent French artist of his time, produced several religious engravings that enjoyed popularity during the 18th century.