The Savior Standing with the Globe and Cross in His Left Hand

Van Leyden employed dense cross‑hatching—parallel lines intersecting at varying angles—to model shadows and surface texture. This method creates a sense of three‑dimensionality within the flat medium of engraving, characteristic of Northern Renaissance printmaking’s meticulous attention to detail.

The work belongs to the Dutch artist’s mature print period, when he was recognized as one of the earliest and most skilled engravers in the Netherlands. Though specific ownership records are scarce, the print circulated among collectors of religious imagery during the period and later entered museum collections as an example of early Northern Renaissance graphic art.

Created during the Northern Renaissance, the engraving reflects the era’s blend of intricate craftsmanship and theological symbolism. Van Leyden’s output combined religious subjects with emerging genre scenes, positioning him alongside contemporaries who were expanding the narrative possibilities of print media.