De heilige Carlo Borromeo voor Christus
Giovanni Cesare Testa
1635 - 1660
Medium
etching
Dimensions
565; 361
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
This striking etching by Giovanni Cesare Testa captures Saint Carlo Borromeo in a moment of divine encounter with Christ. Created between 1635 and 1660, the large-scale print (565 × 361 mm) portrays the revered Counter-Reformation cardinal and archbishop of Milan kneeling in reverence, emphasizing themes of faith, humility, and spiritual devotion popular in Baroque religious imagery. Etching as a medium allowed artists like Testa to achieve fine detail and expressive line work, making such devotional scenes widely accessible beyond church walls. Prints like this one played a vital role in spr...