Bilder Boetius Adams Bolswert (c.1580–1633) after Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651) – Religious Engraving – Sanctus Antonius and Female Hermits – Published in Antwerp – Engraving (1619)

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This antique religious engraving by Boetius Adams Bolswert after a composition by Abraham Bloemaert depicts Sanctus Antonius surrounded by female hermits in a devotional wilderness setting. The engraving was published in Antwerp in 1619 and features the strong emotional symbolism and detailed natural environment typical of Bloemaert’s religious scenes.

Boetius Adams Bolswert (c.1580–1633) was a masterful Flemish engraver renowned for the precision and elegance of his prints. He is best known for his collaboration with Peter Paul Rubens, producing engravings that spread Rubens’ compositions across Europe and defined the Baroque visual language.
Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651) was a leading figure in Northern Mannerism and early Baroque painting. His compositions are celebrated for their dramatic intensity, religious devotion, and richly rendered landscapes.

Provenance:
The Winfield Robbins print collection of Arlington, Massachusetts

Artist or Maker:
Boetius Adams Bolswert after Abraham Bloemaert

Dimensions:
15 cm x 10 cm

Medium:
Engraving

Date:
1619

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.