Saint Willebrord, from Saints of the North and South Netherlands 1650

This etching by Cornelis Visscher, titled "Saint Willebrord," depicts the Dutch missionary, Saint Willebrord, in full clerical regalia. The work is a powerful example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, utilizing intricate detail and precise lines to represent Willebrord's piety and dedication. The figure stands tall and proud, holding a staff and a book, symbols of his holy mission. The etching is characteristic of Visscher's style, which emphasized realism and anatomical accuracy, as can be seen in the detail of the saint's face and clothing. Visscher, born in 1628 and tragically dying young in 1658, left behind a legacy of impressive prints that exemplified the artistic heights of the Dutch Golden Age.