Monnik van de orde der Johannieters after 1526

This anonymous engraving, "Monnik van de orde der Johannieters" (Monk of the Order of the Johannities), depicts a figure in a long robe and hat, standing in a field. The figure is wearing a cross on their chest, identifying them as a member of the Order of Saint John, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick and the defense of the Holy Land. The engraving, dated after 1526, highlights the prominence of religious figures in art during the Renaissance, showcasing the importance of faith and the visual representation of religious orders. This artwork is a small-scale engraving, characteristic of the printing techniques prevalent in the 16th century, and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.