Artwork
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.
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.
Artist & collection
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…
