Catharina wordt dominicanes 1603

"Catharina wordt dominicanes" (Catharina becomes a Dominican), an engraving by Cornelis Galle I from 1603, depicts a young woman kneeling before a group of Dominican friars, led by Saint Dominic, who is placing a habit on her shoulders. The scene emphasizes the importance of religious devotion and the role of the Dominican Order in guiding individuals towards a pious life. The engraving's detailed figures and dramatic composition demonstrate the artist's skill in capturing the solemnity of the event. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the social and religious values of early 17th-century Europe.