Heilige Blasius van Sebaste als kluizenaar 1594

"Heilige Blasius van Sebaste als kluizenaar" is a 1594 engraving by Johann Sadeler I depicting Saint Blaise, the patron saint of throat ailments, as a hermit. The detailed print shows Saint Blaise praying in a cave in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by various animals, including a bear, a camel, a fox, and a wolf. This scene reflects the legend of Saint Blaise's life as a hermit who lived in a cave, attracting animals that would peacefully interact with him. The scene is framed by an inscription in Latin, highlighting the saint's association with both humans and the natural world. This engraving is a fine example of Sadeler's skill in capturing the detail and naturalism of the natural world.