H. Andreas c. 1596

This 1596 print, "H. Andreas", depicts Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles, holding a book with his hand resting on top. The etching by Zacharias Dolendo (1561-1604) is a circular composition, capturing the apostle’s profile from the chest up. The artist utilizes a technique known as chiaroscuro for the light and shadow effect to emphasize the depth of the lines and the intensity of the saint's features. The composition is contained within a circle, a stylistic choice popular during the Renaissance period. This work is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.