Heilige Dominicus stilt een storm door middel van het gebed 1611

This print, made by Theodoor Galle, probably in the early 17th century, shows Saint Dominic calming a storm. It's made using engraving, a printmaking process where lines are incised into a metal plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper. The material quality of the engraving, with its fine, precise lines, allows for a high level of detail. Notice how Galle uses these lines to create texture – the rough waves of the sea, the folds in the clothing, and the expressions on the figures' faces. The process is labor-intensive, demanding a high degree of skill and control to produce the image. Engravings like this were often made in multiples, making images and ideas accessible to a broader audience. In this way, Galle wasn't just creating a work of art; he was also participating in a larger system of production and consumption, tied to the social and religious context of his time. The print embodies the labor involved in its creation and its role in disseminating cultural narratives.