Holy Eucharist, from "The Seven Sacraments" 1754

This etching by Johann Anton Riedel, entitled "Holy Eucharist," is one of a series of seven prints depicting the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. The print depicts a priest administering the Eucharist to a kneeling figure, surrounded by other figures. Riedel's precise and detailed style is evident in the intricate folds of the garments and the expressive faces of the figures. It is part of a series of works that have been attributed to Riedel, who was a prolific artist during the 18th century, and a prime example of the detailed work that is prevalent in the era.