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Lucas Vorsterman I|Peter Paul Rubens

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, praying towards the left with a crucifix, a rosary, a book, and a skull on the table in front of him

1621
Engraving; first state of two (Hollstein)
32.5 × 26.4 cm (12.8 × 10.4 in)

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