Evangelist Mattheüs
Medium
paper
Dimensions
70; 70
About this artwork
height 70 mm x width 70 mm
Art Historical Context
"Evangelist Mattheüs," created in 1529 by the German artist Anton von Woensam (also attributed anonymously in some records), is a delicate miniature artwork measuring just 70 mm high by 70 mm wide on paper. This compact depiction of the Evangelist Matthew—one of the four Gospel authors in Christian tradition—exemplifies the intricate printmaking of the Northern Renaissance. Woensam, active in Cologne, was renowned for his detailed engravings and woodcuts, often drawing inspiration from masters like Albrecht Dürer. Crafted during a pivotal era bridging the late Gothic and early Reformation per...