Apostel Tomas met hellebaard 1623 - 1660

This etching, created between 1623 and 1660 by Pieter de Bailliu, depicts Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Thomas is shown holding a book in one hand and a spear-like staff in the other, with a halo around his head, signifying his sainthood. In the background, a group of people can be seen, possibly representing the disciples of Jesus. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing detailed anatomical features and drapery, typical of the Baroque era.