St. Francis (?) 1646 - 1739

This etching, "St. Francis (?)" (1646–1739) by Theodor Verkruis, depicts Saint Francis kneeling in prayer while holding the cross on which Christ was crucified. The composition is set against a backdrop of a rocky landscape with trees, conveying a sense of contemplation and solitude. The etched lines create a sense of depth and realism, typical of the Baroque period. The inclusion of a Latin inscription, "Christo confixus sum Cruci vivo autem jam non ego: vivit vero in me Christus," further emphasizes the religious theme. The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York.