Heilige Eleëmon after 1636

"Heilige Eleëmon" is an etching by Frederick Bloemaert, dating back to after 1636. It depicts a scene of charity, with a kneeling man offering a plate of food to a seated man. The figures are rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with the use of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture. The composition is simple but effective, with the two figures positioned in a way that emphasizes the act of giving and receiving. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Bloemaert's mastery of etching and his skill in depicting human emotion.