Jesus og de 12 apostle:Jakob d.æ. 1566 - 1654

This is Matthäus Gundelach's rendering of *Jesus og de 12 apostle: Jakob d.æ.* The artwork is currently located at the SMK in Copenhagen. The drawing presents a figure with a walking stick in a study of tonal variation. Gundelach masterfully utilizes line and shading to suggest the form and texture of the apostle. Observe the light, how it defines the contours of the figure's garments and face, lending volume and presence to the composition. Consider the symbolic implications: the walking stick suggests pilgrimage, representing a life of travel and devotion. The apostle's somber expression, rendered with delicate strokes, evokes contemplation. Gundelach invites us to meditate on the interplay between material representation and spiritual significance, reminding us that art is never simply a static object but a dynamic interplay of form and interpretation.