Bilder Boetius Adams Bolswert – S. Maria Neptis Abrahae – Engraving (1619)

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This early 17th-century devotional engraving depicts Saint Maria, niece of Abraham, in a moment of ecstatic prayer before the crucified Christ. Her expressive gesture and the intense chiaroscuro create a powerful emotional and spiritual presence, characteristic of Flemish Baroque religious imagery. The small basin at her feet and the symbolic posture indicate penitence or mystical devotion, possibly intended for inclusion in a hagiographic or monastic series.

Boetius Adams Bolswert was a renowned Flemish engraver active in Antwerp, best known for his collaborations with Peter Paul Rubens and other major
Baroque masters. His engravings are celebrated for their technical delicacy, expressive depth, and ability to translate complex painterly effects into line work. He played a central role in disseminating the imagery of the Counter-Reformation across Europe.

Artist or Maker:
Boetius Adams Bolswert

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.