Apostel Jakobus de Mindere met boek en winkelhaak 1583

Agostino Carracci's "Apostel Jakobus de Mindere met boek en winkelhaak" from 1583 portrays the Apostle James the Less, a prominent figure in Christian tradition. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts James holding a book and a carpenter's square, tools symbolic of his trade and his devotion to faith. This small-scale work (107 mm x 64 mm) showcases Carracci's detailed and masterful use of line, highlighting the figure's anatomy and the drapery of his garment. The composition, with James standing against a lightly sketched landscape, creates a sense of both solemnity and accessibility.