Heilige Rochus als pelgrim met pelgrimsstaf en pestbult op been 1500 - 1527

This engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, created between 1500 and 1527, depicts Saint Roch, a 14th-century patron saint of plague victims, as a pilgrim. He is depicted holding a staff and a large sore on his leg, symbolizing the plague. This small-scale print, measuring 83 mm in height and 53 mm in width, showcases Raimondi's masterful skill in capturing detail and emotion. It was likely produced for private devotion, as Saint Roch was a popular figure in Renaissance religious art, and his image served as a reminder of the devastating impact of the plague and the need for divine protection.