H. Mutius 1628 - 1689

This etching, *H. Mutius*, by Alexander Voet I, depicts a scene of a Roman Christian martyr, with his hand plunged into a fire, in the presence of Roman guards and a crowd of onlookers. In the scene, the martyr, surrounded by fire and pain, raises his gaze to the heavens, and several angels are shown holding the palm leaf of martyrdom, the traditional symbol of victory over suffering. The dramatic composition is characteristic of the Baroque style and Voet's work, which was a flourishing genre of artistic expression during the 17th century. This print, created in 1689, demonstrates the skilled mastery of the artist in creating a detailed and visually impactful scene, with deep shading and dramatic lighting.