Heilige Ephraim van Edessa after 1636

This etching, titled "Heilige Ephraim van Edessa," was created after 1636 by Frederick Bloemaert, a Dutch artist born in 1610. The artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Saint Ephraim of Edessa, a 4th-century Syrian deacon and theologian, holding a pouch filled with loaves of bread. The engraving showcases Bloemaert's meticulous attention to detail, rendering the saint's figure, drapery, and landscape with precision. The artwork's focus on a religious figure suggests its intended audience was likely religious or interested in sacred imagery. This print is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic composition and emphasis on realism.