Saint Judas Thaddeus (?) or Saint Simon (?)

Art Historical Context

This delicate engraving, tentatively identified as *Saint Judas Thaddeus or Saint Simon (?)**, was created by Israhel vankenem around 1470–1480, closely following the style of the pioneering engraver Master E.S. of the earliest masters of the medium, Master E.S. (active mid-15th century) revolutionized printmaking in the German-speaking regions, producing intricate copperplate engravings that could be reproduced in multiples—making religious art accessible beyond elite patrons. Van Meckenem, a prolific Netherlandish-German artist known for his copies and adaptations, captures the saint in a c...