Inácio de Azevedo en Portugese jezuïeten, vermoord door hugenoten op hun missie naar Brazilië 1722 - 1787

Johann Baptist Klauber created this engraving depicting the martyrdom of Inácio de Azevedo and his fellow Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century. The printmaking process involves meticulously incising lines onto a metal plate, which are then inked and transferred to paper. The stark contrast of black ink on paper heightens the drama of the scene. Note the chaotic energy conveyed through the dense network of lines, illustrating the violent clash between the missionaries and their attackers. The labor-intensive engraving process mirrors the immense effort required for religious missions and the sacrifices made by those involved. This work invites us to consider the intersection of faith, colonialism, and the human cost of ideological conflict. The material act of engraving becomes a vehicle for conveying complex social and political narratives, highlighting the power of printmaking as a tool for disseminating ideas and shaping public perception.