Saint Jude 1726

This etching, titled "Saint Jude," by Etienne Brion from 1726, portrays Saint Jude in a moment of prayer. Saint Jude, often depicted as the patron saint of hopeless causes, is depicted kneeling, his gaze raised towards a heavenly light emanating from a stormy sky. This dramatic composition with its strong contrasts of light and dark, evokes a sense of divine intervention and hope, making it a powerful and evocative representation of faith. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.