Saint Peter
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 30.4 x 21 cm (11 15/16 x 8 1/4 in.) sheet: 30.5 x 21.1 cm (12 x 8 5/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
2000.54.2
Art Historical Context
**Saint Peter** (1589) is a striking engraving on laid paper, possibly executed Jacques de Gheyn II a design by the renowned Dutch engraver Hendrik Goltus. Measuring about 30 x 21 cm, this print from the National Gallery of Art collection exemplifies the technical virtuosity of late 16th-century Northern Europeanmaking. Goltzius, a master of Mannerism, was celebrated for his ability to mimic the effects of painting in engraving, with swirling lines and dramatic contrasts that convey depth and emotion. Gheyn II, his talented pupil, carried forward this innovative style, blending intricate detai...