Verschijning van een engel aan een vorst 1627

"Verschijning van een engel aan een vorst" (Appearance of an Angel to a Prince) is a 1627 engraving by Pieter Serwouters. It depicts a kneeling prince receiving a vision from an angel. The angel is holding a skull, a symbol of mortality. The image is framed by a banner containing the title of a book by Johannes Gerhard, *Meditationes Sacrae* (Holy Meditations), indicating this print was likely made as an illustration for the book. The work's small size suggests it was intended for personal devotional use. This engraving showcases Serwouters' mastery of detail, capturing the drama of the scene with expressive figures and dynamic composition.