Letter D en de vier evangelisten by Bernard Picart

Letter D en de vier evangelisten 1683 - 1733

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

"Letter D en de vier evangelisten" is an engraving by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, dated between 1683 and 1733. It depicts a large letter "D" with a cherub pointing to a book labeled "BILLA SACRA," surrounded by clouds. The letter is framed by the four evangelists represented by their traditional symbols: a lion, a bull, an eagle, and a winged man. The intricate detail and religious imagery make this a striking example of Picart's engraving style, showcasing the artistic and devotional practices of the era. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.