Catharina redt een vrouw / Catharina bij de heilige Agnes / Catharina bidt om vergeving 1597

This engraving by Pieter de Jode I (1572-1634) titled “Catharina redt een vrouw / Catharina bij de heilige Agnes / Catharina bidt om vergeving” depicts a scene from the life of Saint Catherine. The image shows Saint Catherine lying on a bed with a wreath of flowers on her head, while an angel appears above with a cloud of light, and a figure in the background kneels to pray. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. The use of light and shadow creates depth and dimension in this detailed engraving, and the dramatic scene conveys a sense of reverence and awe. This print was created in 1597, and is an example of the artist's ability to capture the grandeur and emotion of religious stories through printmaking.