Heilige Patricius 1644

This 17th-century engraving by Mattheus Borrekens depicts Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The print, titled "Heilige Patricius," shows Saint Patrick standing with a staff and a book in his hand, symbolizing his role as a missionary and teacher. A cherub, symbolizing purity, holds the staff while a serpent is depicted at its feet, representing evil. This engraving, currently in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Borrekens’s skill in capturing the essence of religious imagery.