Israhel van MeckenemGerman, 1440–1503St. Philip
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Not on view at present
Where is “St. Philip” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
About the work
This apostle standing within an architectural niche come from a set of twelve. Philip holds a staff in the form of a cross in accordance with the tradition that he preached while crucified upside down.
Van Meckenem often made prints based on designs by other artists. This engraving follows now-lost drawings by Hans Holbein, the elder, and recalls decorations on the exterior of altarpieces, where the paintings are made to look like sculptures.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.12, 819
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
