Apostel Jakobus de Meerdere (Jacobus Maior) als pelgrim

About this artwork

gravure

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate engraving *Apostel Jakobus Meerdere (Jacobusor) als pelgrim* by Johan Barra, created between 1591 and1629. This small yet evocative print (205mm × 123mm) captures James the Greater, one of Jesus's apostles and a beloved patron of pilgrims, dressed traditional pilgrim attire—likely complete with a staff, wide-brimmed hat, and scallop shell emblem. Barra, a skilled engraver of his time, renders the saint with fine lines that convey devotion and wanderlust, inviting viewers to reflect on journeys of faith. Produced during the late Renaissance to early Baroque period, this wo...