Unidentified Female Saint with Folded Hands 1530 - 1625

This small-scale engraving by the Flemish printmaker Wierix depicts an unidentified female saint. The saint, whose identity remains unknown, stands in profile with her hands clasped in prayer, her gaze directed heavenward. Her figure is shown in a three-quarter view, emphasizing her pose of devotion. The print's delicate lines and subtle shading evoke the traditional iconographic conventions of religious imagery, a common theme in Wierix's work. This small-scale print exemplifies Wierix's mastery of engraving, which he used to reproduce religious subjects for a wide audience.