Heilige Barbara after 1626

This engraving, created after 1626 by an anonymous artist, depicts Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr. Barbara is shown wearing a crown and holding a tower, representing the prison where she was imprisoned and tortured. The image also includes palm branches, a symbol of martyrdom. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the art of the period, often characterized by its religious subject matter and detailed execution.