Het sacrament van het vormsel 1712 - 1786

"Het sacrament van het vormsel" (The Sacrament of Confirmation), an engraving created by Giovanni Marco Pitteri between 1712 and 1786, depicts a religious scene in a church setting. The central figure is a bishop performing the Sacrament of Confirmation on a young boy, while other children kneel and observe. The engraved lines create detailed textures and a sense of depth, showcasing Pitteri's meticulous technique. The artwork's focus on the ceremony and the solemn expressions of the participants underscores the importance of the ritual within Catholic tradition.