Beheading of Saint James

Philip Galle after Jan van der Straet

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Jan van der Straet

Artist After, Flemish, 1523 - 1605

This is a drawing of a scene depicting several figures in a classical architectural setting. The scene showcases a variety of people, both men and women, some standing and some seated, in a crowded environment. The architecture consists of columns, arches, and staircases with different levels and perspectives. The figures are dressed in attire reminiscent of classical Roman or Greek styles. The background includes structures like towers and bridges, suggesting a city scene. The drawing is rich with human activity and emotion, portrayed through the poses and interactions among the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 209, copy a


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Philips Galle, Manfred Sellink and Marjolein Leesberg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 209, copy a.

Wikidata ID

Q65576166

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