Heilige Theresia van Avila en engel met gloeiende pijl 1623 - 1660

This etching by Pieter de Bailliu, created between 1623 and 1660, depicts Saint Teresa of Avila, a Spanish mystic and reformer. Saint Teresa is shown in her habit, with a halo and an angel holding a flaming arrow, symbolizing her mystical experiences. The etching is part of a series of prints dedicated to prominent saints and is a fine example of Baroque religious imagery. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and its small scale (230mm x 114mm) indicates it might have been intended for personal devotion.