Heilige Maria als kluizenares 1644

This 1644 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer. It features a detailed depiction of Mary kneeling in a room, hands raised in prayer, with a window behind her revealing a distant landscape. The text “Sancta Maria, Mater Dei.” (Holy Mary, Mother of God) at the bottom is typical of religious prints from the period, illustrating a strong connection between art and faith. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sichem's mastery of detail and his ability to portray religious figures with reverence and emotional depth.