Lucas de evangelist 1590 - 1650

This woodcut print by Flemish artist Antoine Sallaert, created between 1590 and 1650, depicts Saint Luke the Evangelist painting the Virgin Mary and Child. Saint Luke is traditionally associated with art, particularly painting, and is often depicted in this way. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of Saint Luke's tools and the expressive faces of the figures. The use of bold lines and contrasting light and dark tones create a dynamic and powerful composition. The winged cherub, present in many representations of Saint Luke, adds to the divine and spiritual atmosphere of the scene.