Lucia steekt haar ogen uit before 1652

"Lucia steekt haar ogen uit" is an engraving by Zacharias Dolendo, a Dutch artist from the late 16th century. The artwork, created before 1652, depicts a scene from the story of Saint Lucy, a Christian martyr. The engraving shows Lucia in a room, reacting with horror to a man approaching her. The scene highlights the moment Lucia, accused of heresy, chose to gouge her own eyes out to avoid marriage and preserve her virginity. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Dolendo's masterful use of line and detail to create a powerful and dramatic image. The composition draws the viewer's attention to Lucia's anguished expression and the tense atmosphere of the scene, highlighting the tragic fate of this early Christian saint.