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Heroines of the New Testament: The Woman with the Issue of Blood
Heroines of the New Testament: The Woman with the Issue of Blood is a print by the Renaissance artist Jan Pietersz Saenredam. It dates from 1595 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1973.131.3
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Jan Saenredam's 'Heroines of the New Testament: The Woman with the Issue of Blood' is an engraving created circa 1595, exemplifying the Dutch Northern Mannerist style.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a New Testament scene where a woman is healed by touching Christ's garment, illustrating a biblical narrative and highlighting the artist's focus on religious themes.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Saenredam's skill in rendering detailed textures, as seen in the woman's flowing robe, and his ability to create depth through a subtle background landscape.
History & Provenance
This print is part of a series by Saenredam featuring virtuous women from the New Testament, demonstrating his interest in allegorical and biblical subjects.
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Artist
Jan Pieterszoon (abbr. Pietersz.) Saenredam (c. 1565 – 6 April 1607) was a Dutch Northern Mannerist painter, printmaker in engraving, and cartographer, and father of the painter of church interiors, Pieter Jansz…
