Saint Luke Painting the Virgin n.d.

This 19th-century etching by Antoine Wiertz depicts Saint Luke painting the Virgin Mary and Child. The scene is presented as a devotional image, with Saint Luke kneeling in prayer and carefully recording the sacred image in front of him. The Virgin Mary and Child are seated on a throne, surrounded by cherubs, while a winged ox, the traditional symbol of Saint Luke, is situated in the background. Wiertz’s etching is a testament to the power and beauty of artistic expression.