Macarius van Alexandrië als kluizenaar 1583 - 1588

"Macarius van Alexandrië als kluizenaar" (1583-1588) is an etching by Johann Sadeler I (1550-1601) depicting a scene from the life of Saint Macarius of Alexandria. The etching shows the saint seated in a wooded landscape while wild animals gather around a nearby river. The scene is likely inspired by stories of Macarius’s ability to live amongst wild beasts peacefully. The etching is a fine example of the style of printmaking popular in the late 16th century. It is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.