Ongelovige Thomas
Nicolaas Hogenberg
1510 - before 1527
Medium
pen
Dimensions
331
About this artwork
pen in bruin en penseel in grijs
Art Historical Context
**Ongelovige Thomas (Doubting Thomas)** *By Nicolaas Hogenberg, ca. 1510–before 1527* *Pen and brown ink with gray wash, diameter 331 mm* This captivating drawing by Nicolaas Hogenberg depicts the biblical story of Doubting Thomas, where the apostle touches Christ's wounds to affirm the resurrection—a powerful symbol of faith overcoming skepticism in Christian iconography. Created in the early 16th century during the Northern Renaissance, Hogenberg's work reflects the era's emphasis on religious devotion amid the looming Reformation. As a Dutch draftsman and engraver, he often produced in...