H. Martinus deelt zijn mantel met een bedelaar 1638 - 1708

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1638 and 1708, depicts the Christian saint Martin of Tours sharing his cloak with a beggar. Saint Martin is shown on horseback, in the act of dividing his cloak with a sword. The scene is set against a simple background, highlighting the dramatic gesture of the saint's charity. The image is a powerful representation of Martin's compassion and generosity, a defining characteristic of the saint, and would have been a popular subject for religious art. The work is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.