Thomas bekeert zijn zus 1610

"Thomas bekeert zijn zus" (Thomas Converts His Sister), an etching created by Cornelis Boel in 1610, depicts a scene of religious conversion. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a dramatic narrative as Saint Thomas confronts two women in a courtyard. One woman, seemingly influenced by Thomas, turns away from her sister who clings to her, resisting his words. Boel's use of light and shadow creates a sense of tension and contrast between the opposing forces of faith and doubt. This artwork, a powerful example of Baroque engraving, highlights the struggles and triumphs of religious belief.