H. Martinus deelt zijn mantel met een bedelaar 1650

Cornelis Visscher's 1650 etching, *H. Martinus deelt zijn mantel met een bedelaar* (Saint Martin Sharing His Cloak with a Beggar), depicts a scene of Christian charity. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Visscher's skill in capturing detail and emotion. Saint Martin, a Roman soldier-turned-bishop, is shown on horseback, reaching down to give his cloak to a poor man. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the wealthy patron and the beggar, a classic theme in religious art. The image evokes a sense of compassion and generosity, aligning with the values of the time.