Duif met kroon 1608 - 1688

Claude Mellan's "Duif met kroon" (Dove with Crown) is a detailed etching from the 17th century. This small print, measuring just 80 mm by 112 mm, depicts a dove crowned and radiating light. The text below, "una est columba mea" (my dove is one), likely refers to the Holy Spirit in Christian symbolism. The use of cross-hatching and fine lines in the etching demonstrates Mellan's masterful technique, making this artwork a testament to his skill and the popularity of religious imagery in his time.