Apostel Matthias met speer 1623 - 1660

This etching, created by Pieter de Bailliu between 1623 and 1660, depicts Saint Matthias, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Matthias standing with a spear and a book in his hands, a halo above his head signifying his saintly status. The artist's use of meticulous detail in the rendering of Matthias's clothing and the spear creates a sense of realism, typical of the Baroque period.