Visioen van Catharina / Catharina door engelen trap opgedragen / Catharina in gebed 1597

This etching by Pieter de Jode I from 1597, titled *Visioen van Catharina* or *Catharina door engelen trap opgedragen* depicts the ascension of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. She is carried upwards by two angels towards a heavenly city and a radiant light, while a dove descends from above. This scene evokes the tradition of St. Catherine's ascension into Heaven, as well as her association with the city of Alexandria and her martyrdom. The etching was likely made for a broader audience, particularly those interested in religious imagery and the life of the saints. It is an example of the detailed, intricate style of engraving popular in the late 16th century.