Christus, de apostelen en de H. Paulus
Zacharias Dolendo
1609 - 1652
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
150
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Behold Zacharias Dolendo's enchanting engraving *Christus, de apost en de H. Paulus (Christ, the Apostles and St. Paul), circular masterpiece measuring 150 mm in diameter Created between 1609 and 1652, this intricate print captures a revered Christian tableau, gathering Christ with his apostles and the converted St. Paul in a harmonious composition. As a Dutch engraver active in the late Renaissance, Dolendo excelled in the meticulous technique of engraving, where a burin carves fine lines into a metal plate, allowing for precise shading, texture, and depth through ink transfer to paper. Engr...