Petrus en Johannes genezen een kreupele voor de tempel
Lucas van Doetechum
ca. 1572
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
285; 200
About this artwork
Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
### Petrus en Johannes genezen kreupele voor deel This striking engraving by Lucas van Doetech, dated around 1572, captures pivotal biblical miracle from the Acts of the Apostles (3:1-10). It depicts the apostles Peter and John healing a lame at the temple gate in Jerusalem, a scene rich with themes of faith, compassion, and divine power. The composition, measuring 200mm high by 285mm wide, draws viewers into the moment of transformation, with the figures' dynamic poses and expressive gestures conveying urgency and wonder. Lucas van Doetechum, a prominent Dutch engraver from a noted family o...