Saint Bartholomew

c. 1548

Lambert Suavius

Associated Names
Lambert Suavius

Artist, Flemish, c. 1510 - 1567

The image shows a bearded man standing upright against a backdrop of architectural elements like columns and an arch. His hair is curly and his face is detailed. He is wearing a toga-like garment with wrappings around his legs, reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek clothing. In one hand, he holds a curved knife. The setting appears to be an ancient ruin, with overgrown plants visible at the top edges. The background is intricately detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.34.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 13

  • Series Title

    Christ, the Twelve Apostles and Saint Paul

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vol. XXVIII (Lambert Suavius, compiled by Dieuwke de Hoop Scheffer and George S. Keyes). Blaricum: Van Gendt B.V., 1991; no. 13.

Wikidata ID

Q65573561

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