Hemelvaart van de H. Catharina van Alexandrië 1660

This etching, "Hemelvaart van de H. Catharina van Alexandrië" (Ascension of Saint Catherine of Alexandria), was created in 1660 by Dutch artist Jan van Troyen, who was known for his skill in etching and engraving. The print depicts a scene of ascension with Saint Catherine being carried aloft by angels, emphasizing the spiritual and ethereal nature of the event. The composition, characterized by a dynamic interplay of figures and flowing drapery, reflects the typical style of the Baroque period, a time when artists sought to create dynamic, expressive works that evoked strong emotions in the viewer. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.