Saint Peter Delivered from Prison by an Angel

Galle employed intricate hatching and cross-hatching techniques, characterized by dense, tiny lines, to achieve nuanced shadows and textures in the black-and-white print. This method added depth to the dramatic, yet serene, angelic rescue.

Created in Antwerp in 1574, this engraving reflects Galle's practice of producing original designs as both artist and engraver, distinct from his more common reproductive works after earlier masters.

Produced during the late 16th century in Antwerp, the work situates itself within the religious and artistic climate of the time, where biblical themes were prevalent in visual arts.