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Saints Peter and Andrew
Saints Peter and Andrew is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Israhel van Meckenem. It dates from 1482 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:below figures, in image, in plate: Credo in deum Et in ihesu xpm (I believe in God and in Jesus Christ) [translation from Alan Shestack, "Fifteenth Century Engravings of Northern Europe." Exh. catalogue, Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1967, no. 197.]; below inscription, in plate: I.M. [artist's monogram]
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Overview
Saints Peter and Andrew is an engraving created by Israhel van Meckenem, a German printmaker and goldsmith, around 1480.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts two apostles, identified by their attributes: the man on the left holds a key and a book, while the man on the right grasps a book and a cross, symbolizing Saints Peter and Andrew.
Technique & Style
The print showcases intricate cross-hatching, which adds depth and texture to the image. Fine lines and shading bring the scene to life, exemplifying the detailed, linear style typical of early Northern Renaissance printmaking.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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