Saint Cecilia. Vita et matyrium S. et gloriosae...Rome, ca. 1590 1590

This engraving by Bernardino Passeri from 1590, titled *Saint Cecilia. Vita et matyrium S. et gloriosae...Rome, ca. 1590*, is a depiction of Saint Cecilia and other saints. It showcases a traditional architectural framework surrounding text about the life of Saint Cecilia. Two figures of saints are depicted on the left and right side of the text, while a coat of arms rests above. Passeri was a Baroque artist known for his engravings, which were often commissioned for religious texts. This small engraving, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, exemplifies Passeri's masterful use of line and detail to create a sense of grandeur and solemnity.