The inscription identifies this apostle as St. Tomas but this is incorrect based on the appearance and attribute. Saint Judas Taddeus is often depicted with a beard and a lance, Apostle Judas Taddeus with lance in frame with architectural ornaments S. Thomas SS. Apostolorum et Evangelistorum Icones , print maker: Jan-Baptist Barbé, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Theodoor van Loon, publisher: Jan-Baptist Barbé, (mentioned on object), 1588 - 1648, paper, engraving, h 129 mm × w 94 mm.
The inscription identifies this apostle as St. Tomas but this is incorrect based on the appearance and attribute. Saint Judas Taddeus is often depicted with a beard and a lance, Apostle Judas Taddeus with lance in frame with architectural ornaments S. Thomas SS. Apostolorum et Evangelistorum Icones , print maker: Jan-Baptist Barbé, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Theodoor van Loon, publisher: Jan-Baptist Barbé, (mentioned on object), 1588 - 1648, paper, engraving, h 129 mm × w 94 mm