H. Mathias c. 1596

This engraving, created by Zacharias Dolendo in 1596, depicts Saint Matthias, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Matthias is traditionally identified with the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Saint Matthias is shown holding a book and a sword, traditional attributes of the apostle. This piece is part of a larger series of engravings of biblical figures. It is a fine example of the detailed engravings that were popular during the late Renaissance. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.