H. Dominicus ontvangt de bul ter bevestiging van zijn orde uit handen van paus Honorius III 1619 - 1624

"H. Dominicus ontvangt de bul ter bevestiging van zijn orde uit handen van paus Honorius III" is an etching by Claude Mellan, dated 1619-1624, depicting a scene of the Dominican order being confirmed by Pope Honorius III. The artwork, featuring detailed figures and intricate drapery, showcases Mellan's mastery of the etching technique. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the historical context of the Dominican order and its relationship with the Papacy in the early 17th century. The composition, with its focus on the exchange of the papal bull, highlights the importance of this event in the history of the Dominican Order. The etching's fine lines and detailed rendering are characteristic of Mellan's style, further enhancing the historical significance of this artwork.