Heilige Elpidius en Heilige Aenesius 1602 - 1622

This drawing, "Heilige Elpidius en Heilige Aenesius," by Abraham Bloemaert (1564-1651), depicts the moment of prayer for the saints Elpidius and Aenesius. Created between 1602 and 1622, the artwork is a masterful example of Bloemaert's use of hatching and shading, drawing the eye to the figure of Elpidius, captured in a moment of deep devotion as he kneels beside a rock and leans toward a small cross. The artwork, which is now located at the Rijksmuseum, highlights Bloemaert's talent for conveying emotion and spiritual depth in his drawings.