St. Benedict in Ecstasy 1600 - 1688

"St. Benedict in Ecstasy" is a 17th-century etching by Claude Mellan, a renowned French artist. The work depicts St. Benedict kneeling on a cloud, his eyes closed in prayer, and reaching his hands towards a radiant sun. The meticulous hatching technique, characteristic of Mellan's style, creates a dramatic and emotive scene. The meticulous detail and use of light and shadow evoke a sense of religious fervor and the saint's profound spiritual connection with the divine.