Twaalf apostelen in paren

About this artwork

height 167 mm x width 120 mm

Art Historical Context

Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the intricate world of Northern Renaissance prints. *Twaalf apostelen paren* (Twelve Apostles in Pairs), created in 1529, is a delicate work on paper measuring just 167 mm high by 120 mm wide. Attributed to the anonymous hand of Anton von Woensam, a Cologne-based engraver and painter active in the early 16th, this piece exemplifies the era's mastery of small-scale religious imagery. The title reveals its subject: the Twelve Apostles depicted in pairs, a compositional choice that likely emphasized symmetry and devotional pairing, common in North...