Apostel Jakobus de Mindere (Jacobus Minor) 1591 - 1629

"Apostel Jakobus de Mindere (Jacobus Minor)" is an etching by Johan Barra, created between 1591 and 1629, and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the apostle James the Less in a dramatic pose, his gaze raised towards the heavens. Barra's precise style and attention to detail are evident in the realistic rendering of James's clothing and the surrounding landscape, which includes a walled city and a cloudy sky. This etching is a compelling example of the Baroque period's interest in religious themes and the use of dramatic composition and realistic details.