Heilige Nicolaas wekt drie kinderen weer tot leven 1597

This engraving by Jan (II) Collaert from 1597 depicts the legend of Saint Nicholas reviving three children. The print shows Saint Nicholas standing in front of a barrel containing the children, his hand raised in blessing. In the background, the children’s mothers are seated in despair. The artist uses detailed linework to create a sense of drama and emotion. This artwork, titled “Heilige Nicolaas wekt drie kinderen weer tot leven,” is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring popularity of this saint's legend.