Paus Calixtus II geeft toestemming aan de heilige Norbertus 1622

This engraving by Cornelis Galle I, titled "Paus Calixtus II geeft toestemming aan de heilige Norbertus" (Pope Calixtus II gives permission to Saint Norbert), depicts a scene from the life of Saint Norbert, founder of the Premonstratensian order. Created in 1622, the print shows the moment when Pope Calixtus II formally confirms Norbert's religious order. The detailed composition captures the solemnity of the occasion, highlighting the figures of the pope and the saint in the center. This artwork showcases the artistic skill of Cornelis Galle I, a renowned engraver known for his meticulous detail and use of light and shadow, typical of the Baroque style.