Heilige Maria van Egypte als kluizenares 1590 - 1619

This 17th-century engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicts Saint Mary of Egypt as a hermit. The image is a classic representation of a devout Christian figure, emphasizing the saint's piety and dedication to a life of solitude. Mary is shown kneeling, her long hair flowing, as she contemplates a cross and holds a book. The presence of a skull at her feet symbolizes the fragility of life and the importance of spiritual preparation for death, a popular theme in religious art of the time. This engraving, a small but intricately detailed work, is a testament to the artist's skill and the power of religious imagery to convey profound spiritual themes.