Apostel Paulus verdrijft een boze geest uit de dienstmaagd 1697

This 1697 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts the biblical story of Saint Paul casting out a demon from a servant girl in Philippi. The scene is set in an architectural background with Saint Paul, a bearded figure in the center, reaching out to the girl who appears possessed. The engraving is in the style of the Baroque period and reflects the dramatic storytelling typical of the genre. It uses strong lines and chiaroscuro techniques to emphasize the intense moment of the exorcism. This artwork, titled "Apostel Paulus verdrijft een boze geest uit de dienstmaagd," is housed in the Rijksmuseum and offers insight into the artistic and religious sensibilities of the 17th century.