Jan Luyken, The Martyrdom of St. Pelagius of Córdoba, Dutch School, Circa 1685–1690, Etching on paper inspired by the work of

inspired by the work of André Charles Boulle at the court of Louis XIV

Rendered in soft

luminous gilded surface

To find three from the same church

posed with hands resting atop a sword

Jan Luyken, The Martyrdom of St. Pelagius of Córdoba, Dutch School, Circa 1685–1690, Etching on paper inspired by the work ofJan Luyken, The Martyrdom of St. Pelagius of Crdoba Dutch School, Circa 16851690 Etching on paper A powerful and deeply moving 17th century etching by Jan Luyken, one of the most celebrated Dutch printmakers of the Baroque period, known for his hauntingly detailed religious scenes and his work for Martyrs Mirror. This composition depicts the martyrdom of St. Pelagius of Crdoba, capturing the moment just before execution with striking emotional