Heilige Ignatius van Loyola 1644

This engraving, titled "Heilige Ignatius van Loyola" (Saint Ignatius of Loyola), was created in 1644 by Dutch artist Mattheus Borrekens. The artwork depicts Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, standing in front of a book with the inscription "Ad majorem Dei gloriam" (For the greater glory of God). The image is characteristic of Baroque religious art with its dramatic use of light and shadow and emphasis on detail, particularly in the saint's elaborate robe. This etching, a prominent example of Borrekens' work, is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.