Heilige Leonardus als diaken met boeien 1500 - 1527

This engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, dated between 1500 and 1527, depicts Saint Leonardus, a popular figure in Christian iconography, as a deacon. The saint is shown standing with a palm branch in his right hand and a chain around his left wrist, alluding to his life as a prisoner. The composition, with a strong vertical emphasis, and the use of fine lines and hatching create a sense of depth and realism. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the High Renaissance style with its precise details and anatomical accuracy.