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He holds a halberd, the traditional instrument of his martyrdom, and a book, representing his apostolic mission. The drapery of his garments is rendered with deep, rhythmic lines that create a sense of volume and movement. The background features a winding river and a distant tower, elements that provide a sense of scale and depth to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadeler worked extensively in Prague under the patronage of Emperor Rudolf II, where he produced a large body of prints after designs by contemporary painters such as Joos van Winghe, who is credited as the inventor of this composition. The print is a fine example of the collaborative nature of printmaking during this period, where the invention of the painter was translated into the medium of engraving by a specialist. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base, identifying the saint and providing a liturgical reference, is characteristic of the devotional prints produced for a learned audience. The work displays a high degree of technical control, with fine cross-hatching used to model the forms and suggest the play of light across the surface of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/africa-from-the-four-continents-series-adriaen-collaert\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAfrica (from the Four Continents series) - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-before-caiphas-marcantonio-raimondi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist before Caiphas - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aegidius Sadeler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58404551721295,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58404567712079,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58404567744847,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58404567777615,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58404567810383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58404567843151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58404567875919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58404567908687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58404567941455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58404567974223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58404568006991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58404568039759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Matthias_Poster_CompositorV1_1786054458721.jpg?v=1786055551","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-matthias-aegidius-sadeler-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}