Petrus door een engel uit de gevangenis bevrijd

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Joseph Mulder, created between 1720 and 1728, captures the dramatic biblical moment when an angel liberates the apostle Peter from prison. The scene, drawn from the Book of Acts, highlights themes of divine intervention and faith under persecution. Rendered in fine lines typical of the medium, the composition emphasizes the angel’s guiding presence and Peter’s awakening, inviting viewers to reflect on spiritual deliverance. As an engraving measuring 367 by 228 millimeters, the work exemplifies the reproductive power of printmaking in the early eighteenth century. Such prints...

About the Artist

Joseph Mulder · 1659–1718

Joseph Mulder (1659/1660–1710 or later) was a renowned Dutch Golden Age printmaker whose work exemplifies the sophisticated reproductive engraving practiced in Amsterdam during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Trained under notable masters including Bogaert and influenced by Romeyn de Hooghe, Mulder achieved particular distinction for his scientific illustrations, most notably ...