Heilige Marina van Alexandrië als kluizenares 1590 - 1662

This 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts Saint Marina of Alexandria, a revered Christian saint. The composition features a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, with Marina illuminated in a halo while the background is shrouded in darkness. The saint is depicted as a hermit, seated on a rock with a skull beside her, symbolizing mortality. This image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the devotional art of the period, highlighting the veneration of saints and the contemplation of life's impermanence.