Apostel Bartolomeüs 1591 - 1629

"Apostel Bartolomeüs" is a 17th-century etching by Johan Barra depicting the apostle Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The image portrays Bartholomew standing on a rocky outcrop, his body turned in profile while he reaches his hand towards the heavens. He is surrounded by an open book and a staff, symbolizing his mission as a preacher and teacher. This print, part of a larger series of apostles by Barra, is a fine example of the artist's mastery of detail and his ability to convey religious conviction through the expressive power of the human form. This etching is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is a testament to the artistic tradition of representing biblical figures in the early modern period.