Het sacrament van de priesterwijding 1712 - 1786

"Het sacrament van de priesterwijding" (The Sacrament of Holy Orders) is a 1712-1786 artwork by Giovanni Marco Pitteri. The artwork depicts the moment a priest is being ordained, kneeling before a bishop who lays his hand on the priest's head. The scene is set within a church, with the altar and a crucifix visible in the background. This black-and-white engraving captures the solemn and sacred nature of the event. The detail in the figures' robes and the sense of reverence in their postures make this a powerful image of a pivotal moment in Catholic faith and practice.