De heilige Jakobus de Mindere 1565 - 1630

This etching, "De heilige Jakobus de Mindere" (Saint James the Less), was created by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta between 1565 and 1630. The artwork depicts Saint James the Less, a figure significant in early Christianity, standing with a staff in his hand while men below him attack and kill another man. The detailed engraving style with dramatic lighting and a focus on the figure's anatomy are characteristic of Tempesta's work and the broader Baroque period. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork is a notable example of religious art that was popular throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.