Heilige Elias van Caesarea als kluizenaar 1644

This etching, "Heilige Elias van Caesarea als kluizenaar" (Saint Elias of Caesarea as a Hermit), was created by Christoffel van (II) Sichem in 1644. The artwork depicts Saint Elias in a state of prayer, kneeling in a dimly lit cave, his hands clasped and a rosary hanging from his wrist. Sichem utilizes hatching and crosshatching to create a sense of depth and shadow, further enhancing the somber atmosphere. This depiction of Saint Elias as a devout hermit is a common theme in religious art and would have been a popular subject matter among devout Christians in the 17th century.