Portret van Ignatius van Loyola 1580

This engraving by Johann Sadeler I, created in 1580, depicts Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. The image shows Ignatius in profile, with his head slightly tilted downwards, his eyes closed in prayer. His right hand holds a rosary and rests on a book, while his left hand is raised in a gesture of supplication. The image also includes a small depiction of Christ on the cross behind Ignatius. This intricate and detailed engraving is a powerful testament to the importance of Ignatius of Loyola as a religious figure.