Saint Swithbert, from Saints of the North and South Netherlands 1650
cornelisvisscher
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, engraving
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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engraving
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watercolor
"Saint Swithbert" is an etching by Cornelis Visscher from 1650. It depicts the Dutch saint, Swithbert, holding a staff and wearing ornate robes. The image of a demon kneeling before the saint suggests Swithbert's defeat of evil forces. This etching is part of a larger series that portrays saints from the Netherlands. Visscher, known for his detailed and meticulous style, created this work in a realistic manner that appeals to those interested in religious imagery and Dutch art.
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