Heilige Elisabet 1595 - 1599

This engraving, titled "Heilige Elisabet", was created by Jan (II) Collaert in the late 16th century. The image depicts Saint Elizabeth, a figure central to Christian tradition, seated and reading a book. The detail of her clothing and the surrounding landscape are rendered with meticulous care, characteristic of Collaert's style. The print's small size, measuring just 153 mm by 85 mm, suggests its intended audience was likely individuals seeking devotional images for personal use. This engraving offers a glimpse into the world of 16th-century religious art and the artist's skillful application of the engraving technique.