Heilige Ignatius van Loyola c. 1684 - 1711

This engraving, "Heilige Ignatius van Loyola," depicts Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Created by an anonymous artist in the late 17th or early 18th century, the image shows Ignatius kneeling, his gaze lifted to the heavens where angels appear amidst a cloud of light. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the devotional art of the period, likely intended for private contemplation or public display within a religious setting. The engraved details, such as Ignatius's robes and the surrounding landscape, convey a sense of realism, while the heavenly vision above adds a spiritual dimension to the composition. The inscription below, referencing the Saint's veneration, further reinforces the image's religious purpose.