Heilige Cecilia en een engel die het orgel bespeelt 1560 - 1586

This print, "Heilige Cecilia en een engel die het orgel bespeelt," by Johann Sadeler I, depicts Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, seated and listening to an angel playing an organ. This engraving, created between 1560-1586, showcases Sadeler's mastery in detail and composition. The image is filled with intricate textures and highlights the musicality of the scene, showcasing the importance of music in the life of Saint Cecilia. The presence of the sheet music and the musical notation adds an extra layer of detail to the scene, creating a sense of realism and drawing viewers deeper into the image.