H. Juliana van Falconieri in extase 1660

This etching by Lucas (II) Vorsterman, titled "H. Juliana van Falconieri in extase," depicts Saint Juliana kneeling in a state of ecstasy. The composition is a typical example of 17th-century Baroque art, with dramatic lighting and detailed imagery. Saint Juliana is shown in prayer, her gaze directed upward towards a crucifix. A skull and rabbits at her feet serve as reminders of mortality, while a bird perched on a rock above signifies the presence of the divine. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, is a fine example of Vorsterman's skill in depicting both religious devotion and subtle symbolism.