St Onuphrius in the Wilderness 1574

"St. Onuphrius in the Wilderness" (1574) is a print by Cornelis Cort depicting the hermit saint in a mountainous landscape. St. Onuphrius, a Christian holy man, is shown kneeling in the foreground as he gazes up at a distant mountain range. This detailed engraving, a popular genre in the 16th century, utilizes strong chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and drama. The artist captures the serenity and isolation of St. Onuphrius’s spiritual retreat with an emphasis on the natural beauty of the wilderness, a significant component of the saint’s legend.