Apostel Mattias met speer 1517 - 1527

"Apostel Mattias met speer" (Saint Matthias with a Spear) is a 16th-century engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, a prominent Italian artist known for his mastery of the technique. This print, created between 1517 and 1527, depicts Saint Matthias, one of the twelve apostles, holding a spear. The detailed, expressive lines of the engraving highlight the saint's serene but determined countenance. The image is housed in the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This particular depiction of Saint Matthias, an important figure in Christian faith, was widely reproduced and contributed to the dissemination of religious imagery during the Renaissance period.