Engelbewaarder 1615 - 1650

"Engelbewaarder" (Guardian Angel) is a 17th-century etching depicting an angel guiding a young boy through a landscape. The angel, with a halo and wings, is shown with outstretched arms and a benevolent expression. The etching, likely created for religious devotional purposes, showcases the Dutch Golden Age’s interest in detailed realism and the depiction of religious themes. Its small size suggests it was meant for private contemplation. The engraving is attributed to an anonymous artist, but the attention to detail in the figures and landscape points to a skilled hand, demonstrating the quality of craftsmanship typical of the period.