Marteling van de heilige Quirinus van Neuss before 1736

This etching, "Marteling van de heilige Quirinus van Neuss," depicts the martyrdom of Saint Quirinus of Neuss. Created by Dutch artist Jan Claudius de Cock before 1736, the artwork portrays a scene of intense violence and religious devotion. The central figure of Saint Quirinus is being tortured, while a group of figures observe, some praying, others seemingly indifferent. The artwork is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, characteristic of Dutch etching, with a clear focus on the dramatic interplay between the saint's suffering and the onlookers' reactions. This print, small in size, is a testament to De Cock's skill in capturing the emotional intensity of a religious narrative.