Heilige Malchus van Chalcis als kluizenaar 1644

"Heilige Malchus van Chalcis als kluizenaar" is an etching by the Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created in 1644. The work depicts Saint Malchus, a hermit, kneeling in prayer under a tree. The detail of the rosary with a cross dangling from his hand suggests a meditation on spiritual devotion. The engraving’s detailed lines and the emphasis on light and shadow are characteristic of Sichem's style and contribute to the solemn atmosphere of the artwork. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.