Visioen van de heilige Theresa met daarin de verdrinkingsdood van Ignatius van Azevedo 1649 - 1681

François Spierre created this print, *Vision of Saint Theresa Featuring the Drowning Death of Ignatius of Azevedo*, in the 17th century. Executed in ink on paper, the printmaking process is one of reproduction, allowing images to be disseminated widely. The fine, detailed lines create a complex scene, where Saint Theresa experiences a divine vision of Ignatius of Azevedo's martyrdom. Spierre's skill in engraving brings the scene to life, from the turbulent sea to the ethereal figures in the sky. The composition pulls us in. Look at how the angel offers a laurel wreath, a classical symbol, while below, bodies are tossed from a ship, and Azevedo's corpse lies on the shore. Printmaking was essential in the Counter-Reformation, spreading religious imagery and narratives to a broad audience. This print not only demonstrates Spierre's technical skill, but also its role in shaping religious and political discourse. It collapses the boundaries of high art and propaganda.