Zaligverklaring van een heilige in de Sint-Pietersbasiliek 1700 - 1705

This etching by Hendrik Elandt, titled "Zaligverklaring van een heilige in de Sint-Pietersbasiliek" (1700-1705), depicts the process of a deceased saint's canonization in St. Peter's Basilica. The image is a detailed view of the interior of the basilica, with a large gathering of figures, including a seated Pope and a group of cardinals. The scene captures the grandeur of the ceremony, with ornate architectural elements and dramatic lighting, highlighting the importance of the event within the Catholic Church. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the elaborate rituals and ceremonies associated with canonization in the early 18th century.