Heilige Pior van Scythië after 1636

"Heilige Pior van Scythië" is an etching by Frederick Bloemaert, dating from after 1636 and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The etching depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Holy Pior of Scythia, a story in which a hermit is visited by an angel. Bloemaert's style is characterized by his use of detailed hatching and cross-hatching, which create a sense of depth and texture. The etching is small in size, measuring just 135 mm in height and 85 mm in width. The use of etching techniques to create a detailed representation of this biblical scene is characteristic of Bloemaert's work in the 17th century.