Gezicht in de Sint-Pietersbasiliek tijdens een heiligverklaring Possibly 1675 - 1717

"Gezicht in de Sint-Pietersbasiliek tijdens een heiligverklaring" (View of St. Peter's Basilica during a canonization), a copperplate engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk, depicts a grand ceremony within the basilica. The meticulously detailed print showcases the lavish interior, filled with figures, ornate decorations, and a prominent canopy. The artwork's historical context is evident in the depiction of the ceremony, likely a canonization of a saint, emphasizing the importance of religious events in 17th-century Europe. This print offers a glimpse into the grandeur and spectacle of these ceremonies.