43 Jan van der Straet (1523–1605) – Saint Guthlac in the Wilderness (Guthlacum) – Engraving (Circa 1580–1605)
This detailed engraving depicts the scene of the English anchorite, Saint Guthlac receiving divine assurance in his hermitage at Crowland in the English Fens. The composition shows the saint, dressed in a simple tunic, kneeling in prayer outside his cell, surrounded by a dense, wild landscape. A magnificent angel stands before him, offering comfort and support. The scene also includes several wild animals, often symbolizing the pacification of nature or the temptations overcome by the saint. The Latin inscription identifies the subject and describes the divine honor being bestowed. This print is from a series on the lives of saints or holy hermits.
Jan van der Straet (Stradanus) was a Netherlandish painter and designer who was a major figure in the Florentine Mannerist school. Though he worked primarily in Italy for the Medici court, his designs were widely circulated through printmaking. His drawings were frequently engraved and published by the leading Antwerp printmaker and entrepreneur Philips Galle, who produced vast print series on historical, mythological, and religious subjects.
Artist or Maker: Jan van der Straet (Designer) / Philips Galle (Publisher)
Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 33 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1580–1605
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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