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St. Eustace, c.1501. Creator: Albrecht Durer
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St. Eustace, c.1501. Creator: Albrecht Durer
St. Eustace, c.1501. Showing St Eustace kneeling before a stag with a crucifix between its antlers. St Eustace was a Roman general Placidus who encountered a large stag while out hunting. He pursued the beast but found, when it stopped, that it had an image of the crucified Christ between its antlers and spoke in Christ's voice. The encounter led to Placidus/Eustace's conversion to Christianity. Eustace was one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints who were the subject of particular veneration in Germany and who were believed to assist in cases of illness and at the time of death
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In this striking black and white print from c.1501, German master artist Albrecht Dürer captures a pivotal moment in the life of St. Eustace, a Roman general turned Christian martyr. Depicted kneeling before a majestic stag with an unmistakable crucifix between its antlers is Placidus/Eustace, transformed by his encounter with this divine apparition. According to legend, while out hunting, Eustace pursued the beast until it stopped and revealed Christ's image on its horns, speaking in His voice. This profound experience led to Eustace's conversion from paganism to Christianity.
As one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers venerated in Germany for their intercessory powers during times of illness or death, St. Eustace has been a source of comfort and inspiration for centuries. Dürer's masterful engraving brings this powerful story to life, showcasing his skill with light and shadow as well as his deep understanding of the human experience.
This print is not only an exquisite work of art but also a testament to the enduring power of faith and conversion in the face of adversity.
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