H. Rochus wordt door Christus aangesteld tot patroon van de pestlijders 1626

Paulus Pontius's 1626 etching "H. Rochus wordt door Christus aangesteld tot patroon van de pestlijders" depicts a dramatic scene of the saint Rochus being appointed by Christ as the patron saint of plague victims. The composition showcases a dynamic interplay of figures, with Christ descending from the heavens, his hand on Rochus's shoulder, while an angel hovers nearby. Below, a group of plague-stricken individuals look up towards Rochus in supplication, representing their hope for healing and divine intervention. The detailed rendering of the figures and the use of light and shadow create a powerful visual narrative, reflecting the religious and social anxieties of the era.