Thomas gaat door de poort van de gevangenis 1610

"Thomas gaat door de poort van de gevangenis" is a 1610 etching by Cornelis Boel (1576-1621). The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic moment in the life of Saint Thomas, as he is escorted through the gates of a prison by armed guards. The etching features a stark contrast between the kneeling saint's vulnerability and the guards' imposing presence, a powerful visual testament to the strength of faith in the face of adversity. The detailed depiction of the figures and setting contribute to the overall sense of realism and historical accuracy, typical of Boel's style.