Pelikaan die zijn jongen met eigen bloed voedt 1661

"Pelikaan die zijn jongen met eigen bloed voedt" is an etching from 1661 by P. Langweer. This piece exemplifies the visual art of the Baroque period, showcasing a complex composition. The image is divided into three sections. The top depicts a scene of the Last Supper, with a central figure reaching up in a gesture of blessing. The bottom two sections feature figures of love and knowledge, flanking a pelican feeding its young with its own blood, a symbolic representation of sacrifice and nourishment. The text at the bottom, written in Dutch, adds a theological context to the visual imagery.