Apostel Bartolomeüs met een mes 1583

"Apostel Bartolomeüs met een mes" is an etching by Agostino Carracci created in 1583. This print portrays the apostle Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, holding a knife. The figure is depicted in a simple pose, standing with his back to the viewer, and is characterized by the artist's detailed rendering of the figure's clothing and the landscape background. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and is a significant example of Carracci's early work in etching.