Heilige Albertus 1560 - 1600

This engraving, *Heilige Albertus* (Saint Albert), created by Johann Sadeler I in the late 16th century, depicts Saint Albert, a popular figure in religious art. The detailed composition shows Saint Albert holding a book and a flower, likely lilies, symbolizing purity, while a lit lamp illuminates his face. The engraving's inscription in Latin, "Clara fugat lampas noctem, liber otia tollit, Mactatur Cypris flore, Cupido cruce," can be translated to "The clear lamp chases away the night, the book takes away idleness, He is sacrificed by a flower of Venus, Cupid by a cross." This work, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the refined style of engraving characteristic of the period, showcasing the artist's mastery in representing detail and light.