De apostel Andreas 1518 - 1550

"De apostel Andreas" is a woodcut print depicting the apostle Andrew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. The print, attributed to an anonymous artist, was created between 1518-1550 and is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The image portrays Andrew holding the cross he was crucified on, with a halo above his head and a long, flowing beard. This print is a prime example of woodcut, a technique that involves carving a design into a block of wood and then inking it to transfer the image onto paper. The small size of the woodcut, measuring 75 mm in height and 58 mm in width, might suggest its use as a devotional print for private devotion.