Kruisiging van Christus (middendeel)
Aegidius Sadeler (II)
in or after 1582
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
491; 395
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
This large engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II captures the Crucifixion of Christ as the central panel of a devotional composition. Created in or after 1582, the work measures nearly 50 by 40 centimeters, making it an imposing print suited for careful viewing or framing. Sadeler, a engraver active across Europe specialized in translating religious subjects into finely detailed prints that reached wide audiences during the late Renaissance. Engraving was a vital medium at the time, allowing intricate line work to convey dramatic emotion and architectural depth while enabling multiple impressions ...