Edmund Geninges, Catholic Priest

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Martin Baes, published in 1614, offers a portrait of Edmund Geninges, identified simply as a Catholic priest. Executed in the engraving medium, the work demonstrates the technique’s capacity for crisp lines and subtle tonal variation, allowing the to convey both likeness and dignity within a modest sheet measuring just 14.6 by 9.9 centimeters. Such small-scale prints were often designed for intimate viewing or inclusion in devotional books, making religious imagery widely accessible. In the early seventeenth century, engravings served as important vehicles for preserving the...