Heilige Leocadia after 1626
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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caricature
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personal sketchbook
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portrait drawing
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cartoon carciture
This anonymous engraving, created after 1626, depicts the saint Leocadia, a virgin who was martyred in the 3rd century. Leocadia is shown pointing at a cross with a radiant halo around her head. The image was likely intended for a devotional purpose, and highlights the religious iconography of early Christian art. The engraving, measuring 110 mm by 78 mm, is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, making it accessible to the public and showcasing the art of this historical period.
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