St. Ignatius de Loyola
1586
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1586
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of St. Ignatius de Loyola in this engraving. He's dressed in simple clothes, looking serious. The artist used a lot of details to show his character, like the book and the cross he's holding, which suggests he was a religious man. The artist likely made this engraving to honor St. Ignatius, who founded the Jesuits. This was a big deal in the Renaissance, as it showed the power of the Catholic Church. Check out the work of artist: Wierix, Hieronymus, to see more of his detailed engravings.
