Thomas van Aquino inspireert zich op de geschriften van andere theologen 1652

This 1652 engraving by Petrus Clouwet, titled "Thomas van Aquino inspireert zich op de geschriften van andere theologen," depicts Thomas Aquinas, a prominent 13th-century theologian, drawing inspiration from other theologians. Aquinas is shown receiving divine inspiration from a figure in the clouds, while a group of his intellectual predecessors observe. The scene is allegorical, representing the influence of past thinkers on Aquinas' own theological work, notably his commentary on Augustine. Clouwet's detailed etching style, evident in the intricate folds of the figures' robes and the textures of the books, enhances the intellectual gravity of the scene.