Het sacrament van de biecht 1712 - 1786

"Het sacrament van de biecht" (The Sacrament of Confession), a black and white print by Giovanni Marco Pitteri, depicts a scene of women confessing their sins to a priest. The print was created between 1712 and 1786, likely for a religious context. It showcases the solemnity of the sacrament with detailed renditions of the figures, emphasizing the intimate and personal nature of confession. The print's small size, 570mm by 445mm, makes it suitable for personal devotion or contemplation, offering a glimpse into the ritual practices of the Catholic Church.