Heilige Ignatius van Loyola 1676 - 1745

This engraving by Georg Heinrich Schifflin, dating from 1676-1745, portrays Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The image depicts Ignatius in a simple yet dignified manner, his hands clasped in prayer, wearing a Jesuit habit and holding a staff. The engraving is a visual representation of Ignatius's piety and spiritual leadership, a testament to the influence of this religious order throughout history. The inscription below the portrait, "S. IGNATIVS DE LOIOLA SOCIETATIS IESV FYNDATOR 7688," identifies the subject and emphasizes his role as the founder of the Jesuits.