Hilarion de Grote als kluizenaar 1583 - 1588

"Hilarion de Grote als kluizenaar" is a 16th-century etching by Johann Sadeler I, depicting the hermit Saint Hilarion kneeling in prayer amidst a wooded landscape. Created between 1583 and 1588, the print showcases Sadeler's mastery of detail, with the figure of Hilarion rendered with anatomical accuracy. The inscription surrounding the central image adds a biblical context, highlighting Hilarion's renunciation of worldly pleasures for a life of solitude and piety. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Sadeler's contributions to Northern Renaissance printmaking and offers a glimpse into the artistic and religious sensibilities of the time.