De marteling van de H. Livinus 1657

"The Martyrdom of St. Livinus" (1657) by Cornelis van Caukercken is a dramatic etching that depicts the death of the Christian saint Livinus. The composition showcases the saint at the center of the scene, surrounded by a group of figures tormenting him. The dramatic nature of the event is accentuated by the figures in the sky, including three angels, one of whom appears to be holding a torch. The work is in the style of Baroque etching, a style known for its use of dramatic light and shadow. This powerful image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the energy and emotion of the moment.