A sainted bishop of the Benedictine order kneeling towards the right and pointing at the heavens 1620 - 1630

This etching by Giuseppe Caletti, called Cremonese, depicts a sainted bishop of the Benedictine order kneeling and pointing upwards. The bishop is dressed in a simple robe, and his face is turned towards the sky, suggesting a moment of intense prayer or contemplation. Created between 1620 and 1630, the work showcases the artist's ability to capture the solemnity of religious subjects through meticulous detail and powerful composition. The etching is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the beauty of artistic expression in capturing the essence of spirituality.