Visioen van Joannes Chisius van Maciaretto 1642 - 1685

This etching by Conrad Lauwers, created between 1642 and 1685, depicts the "Visioen van Joannes Chisius van Maciaretto." The scene portrays a vision of Saint John of Macerata, a Franciscan friar who died in 1420. Surrounded by angels and coffins, the saint witnesses a vision of the crucifixion of Christ while receiving communion from a celestial figure. The etching captures the religious fervor of the Baroque period, with its dramatic lighting and use of symbolism. This work is a powerful representation of faith and devotion, highlighting Lauwers’ skill in depicting complex religious imagery.