Opgraving van het lichaam van Thomas van Aquino 1610

This etching by Egbert van Panderen, dated 1610, depicts the exhumation of the body of Thomas Aquinas. The scene shows a group of monks gathered around the saint's tomb, while a vision of Aquinas ascending to Heaven appears in the background. The monks are carefully excavating Aquinas' body, a testament to his piety and incorruptibility. Van Panderen’s masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and reverence. The scene's realism and detail make it a captivating example of Baroque art, depicting the reverence for saints in 17th-century Europe.