De ongelovige Thomas
c. 1648 - c. 1649
Medium
pen
Dimensions
204; 267
About this artwork
hoogte 204 mm x breedte 267 mm
Art Historical Context
**De Ongelovige Thomas (The Doubting Thomas)** *Samuel van Hoogstraten, c. 1648–1649, Pen, 204 × 267 mm* Samuel van Hoogstraten's *De Ongelovige Thomas captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of John, where the apostle Thomas, skeptical of Christ's resurrection, demands to touch the wounds as proof of faith. Created around 1648–1649 during the Dutch Golden Age, this pen drawing reflects the era's deep engagement with religious themes, blending spiritual narrative with virtuoso draftsmanship. Hoogstraten, a versatile artist and former pupil of Rembrandt, was renowned for his innov...
About the Artist
Samuel van Hoogstraten · 1627–1678
Studied under his father, Dirck, and under Rembrandt. Was noted as an artist to the emperor in Vienna and as the head of an academy in Dordrecht. Comment on works: History; Portraits; Genre; Landscapes; Still life; Mythology; Religious