Altaar met miraculeuze hostie, zogenaamde Mirakel van het H. Sacrament te Brussel, 1370 1709
janbaptistberterham
pen drawing
mechanical pen drawing
pen illustration
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen and pencil
pen work
pencil art
intricate and detailed
This etching by Jan Baptist Berterham, titled "Altaar met miraculeuze hostie, zogenaamde Mirakel van het H. Sacrament te Brussel, 1370," depicts the elaborate altar of the Church of Saint Gudule in Brussels, where a miraculous host was said to have appeared in 1370. The detailed engraving, created in 1709, showcases the Baroque style's grandeur and embellishment, highlighting the intricately carved altar with its statues, angels, and ornamentation. It offers a glimpse into the religious fervor of the time, capturing the reverence for the sacred. The artwork is an excellent example of the architectural drawings of the period and illustrates the richness and detail of Baroque church interiors.
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