Apostel Paulus in een nis 1582 - 1585

"Apostel Paulus in een nis" (Saint Paul in a Niche) is an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, a prominent printmaker of the late sixteenth century. The artwork features a detailed representation of the apostle Paul standing in a niche, holding a sword and a book, surrounded by elaborate architectural elements. The image is striking in its depth and the intricacy of its details, highlighting Sadeler's technical mastery of engraving. The inscription below the figure provides information about the work, including the artist and publisher, revealing the print's role as a devotional image. This artwork, dating to 1582-1585, is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.