Fillippus wordt door een engel naar een eunuch gestuurd 1582

Philips Galle made this print, "Fillippus wordt door een engel naar een eunuch gestuurd," which translates to "Phillip is sent by an angel to a eunuch," sometime between 1587 and 1612. The image represents a biblical scene from the Acts of the Apostles. Galle was based in the Netherlands during a period of religious and political upheaval. The Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule was ongoing, and religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants were high. Prints like this one served a crucial role in disseminating religious ideas during the Reformation. The print’s composition and style reflect the artistic conventions of the time, blending Northern European realism with Italian Renaissance influences. Galle worked for the Plantin-Moretus publishing house, which produced a wide range of books and prints. Examining the archives of this and other institutions provides further insights into the social and cultural context surrounding Galle’s work and the role of art in shaping religious and political discourse.