Heilige Marcella van Rome als kluizenares 1644

This 1644 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem depicts the Roman saint Marcella as a hermit. The image shows Marcella seated in a cave, her hands clasped in prayer. A crucifix, a symbol of her faith, is visible behind her. Sichem, known for his detailed engravings, uses cross-hatching and fine lines to create a sense of depth and realism in this small-scale work. The engraving, part of a series, exemplifies the devotional art prevalent during the Baroque period.