Heilige Juan Diego in de wildernis ontvangt aalmoezen 1646

"Heilige Juan Diego in de wildernis ontvangt aalmoezen" is an etching by Simon (II) Guillain from 1646. The etching depicts a scene from the life of Saint Juan Diego, a central figure in the story of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The composition features Saint Juan Diego kneeling on the ground while being given alms by a man standing before him. The scene is set in a wild landscape with trees in the background. This work provides a glimpse into the religious devotion and artistic practice of 17th-century Flanders. Guillain, a Flemish artist, tragically passed away the same year this etching was completed, leaving behind a body of work that continues to fascinate art historians and enthusiasts.