Heilige Maxelendis after 1626

This 17th-century engraving, "Heilige Maxelendis," by an anonymous artist, depicts Saint Maxellendis, a virgin martyr. The figure is depicted in profile with a sword in her right hand and a palm branch in her left, symbols of her martyrdom and her faith. The work is a prime example of the Dutch tradition of religious printmaking, known for its detailed and expressive style. The engraving's small size, 113 mm in height and 76 mm in width, likely suggests that it was intended for personal devotion. The inscription at the bottom reads "S. Maxelendis Virgo et Martyr. 13 Novembris," indicating the saint's feast day.