Lucas de evangelist 1590 - 1650

This woodcut print by Antwerp artist Antoine Sallaert depicts Saint Luke, the evangelist, writing. Luke is traditionally associated with the bull as his symbol, which appears at the bottom of the print. This is a small scale artwork, characteristic of the artist's practice during the 17th century. The image portrays a detailed depiction of the artist's tools and surroundings, likely a reference to his work as a historian and writer. The use of cross-hatching and linework to create depth and shadow adds to the realism of the image, creating a powerful and evocative depiction of the saint.