Biblia sacra
Abraham de Bruyn
1583
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
113; 164
About this artwork
illustratie voor Ch. Plantin, "Biblia Sacra", Antwerpen, 1583
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant printing hub of 16th-century Antwerp with this delicate engraving from Abraham de Bruyn's *Biblia Sacra* (1583). Created as an illustration for Christophe Plantin's prestigious *Biblia Sacra*, that same year, this small yet intricate work (164mm × 113mm) the era's fusion of artistry and devotion. Plantin, the renowned Flemish printer whose press produced some of Europe's finest books, commissioned such engravings to elevate sacred texts, making the Bible not just a readable volume but a visual treasure. Abraham de Bruyn, a skilled Flemish engraver active in the Northern ...