Heilige Lucia met twee ogen op bord 1500 - 1575

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, "Heilige Lucia met twee ogen op bord," depicts Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr, holding her own eyes on a plate. The image is part of a series depicting saints and is a fine example of the engraving style popular in the Netherlands during this period. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and detail, giving the image a realistic quality. Saint Lucia is a popular subject in religious art, and this engraving would have been intended for private devotion.