H. Theresia met een boek voor een altaar 1675

"H. Theresia met een boek voor een altaar" (Saint Theresa with a Book before an Altar) is a 1675 etching by Claude Mellan. It is a small but detailed work, depicting Saint Theresa kneeling in prayer with a book in hand before an altar. The etching is notable for Mellan's mastery of line, which he uses to create a sense of depth and light. It is also known for its realistic depiction of Saint Theresa and the interior space. The etching is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work reflects the popular religious art of the period, using a traditional devotional format to depict a saint in prayer.