Drie heiligen Jacobus Maior, Petrus en Andreas 1534 - 1640

This anonymous etching, titled “Drie heiligen Jacobus Maior, Petrus en Andreas” (Three Saints James the Greater, Peter and Andrew), portrays the three saints, identified by their attributes, in an intimate, yet formal composition. Dated to the 17th century, the work was likely part of a series dedicated to the apostles, a popular theme in Renaissance art. The detailed depiction of the figures with their distinctive features and the use of strong chiaroscuro highlights the skill of the anonymous artist.