Heilige Apollonia met nijptang met tand 1500 - 1575

This anonymous 16th-century engraving depicts Saint Apollonia, a Christian martyr known for her suffering and endurance. Saint Apollonia is often represented with pincers or tongs that symbolize the torture she endured when her teeth were pulled out. Here, she holds a pair of pincers and palm leaves. The engraving's delicate lines and detailed figures are characteristic of the Renaissance period and the style of the Northern Renaissance. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the reverence of Christian saints and the artistic practices of the period.