Amorosa Inebriatio from The Life of Saint John of the Cross 1622 - 1624

This engraving, titled "Amorosa Inebriatio" ("Intoxication of Love"), was created by Antonius Wierix III between 1622 and 1624. It depicts Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and poet, kneeling before a cross with his arms wrapped around it. The scene is bathed in light radiating from above, symbolizing the divine presence. Wierix's use of precise lines and shading highlights the emotional intensity of Saint John's devotion and the powerful imagery of the cross. This print, part of a series illustrating the life of Saint John of the Cross, is a fine example of the artistic and religious devotion of the Baroque period.