Drie apostelen Jakobus de Meerdere, Tomas en Jakobus de Mindere 1568
pietervanderheyden
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
old engraving style
mannerism
figuration
history-painting
engraving
This 1568 engraving, titled "Drie apostelen Jakobus de Meerdere, Tomas en Jakobus de Mindere" by Pieter van der Heyden, depicts three apostles, Saint James the Greater, Saint Thomas, and Saint James the Lesser, seated on clouds. The artwork's visual elements, such as the apostles' attributes, the Latin inscriptions, and the dramatic use of light, create a powerful and evocative representation of the apostles' divine mission. The detailed rendering of the figures and their expressions, along with the dynamic composition, exemplify the artistic style of the 16th century, where religious themes were often depicted with great realism and emotional depth. This artwork can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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