H. Augustinus aan de voet van een boom gezeten 1639

Claude Mellan's "H. Augustinus aan de voet van een boom gezeten" (1639) is an etching that depicts Saint Augustine kneeling in prayer, supported by an angel. Above them, cherubs surround a cross with a flag bearing Christ's face, symbolizing divine guidance. The artwork, a small piece measuring only 108 mm by 63 mm, is housed in the Rijksmuseum, illustrating Mellan's masterful skill in capturing detail and emotion through the medium of etching. The intricate lines and masterful shading add to the devotional theme of the artwork.