Heilige Posthumius als kluizenaar met engel 1644

"Heilige Posthumius als kluizenaar met engel" is an engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created in 1644. This small work depicts the saint in a cave, kneeling, his long beard and hair flowing around him. He is visited by an angel holding a small object. Sichem uses a hatched and cross-hatched technique to create depth and volume in the image, and a strong sense of light and shadow is present. The image is a powerful representation of religious faith and the importance of solitude and devotion. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.