Heilige Drie-eenheid 1602

Jacob Matham’s 1602 engraving “Heilige Drie-eenheid” (Holy Trinity) depicts the Christian concept of God as a Trinity. In the image, God the Father, in a papal tiara and robe, rests his arm around Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is symbolized by a dove flying above them, echoing the biblical account of Jesus’ baptism. Matham’s work exemplifies the tradition of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, featuring intricate detail and skillful rendering of form. This artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum.