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Above, a celestial apparition of the Virgin Mary appears within a cloud formation, casting light upon the scene below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is executed with the precise line work characteristic of the Galle family, a prominent dynasty of engravers and publishers in Antwerp. The technique relies on cross-hatching and varied line weights to define the forms of the figures, the animals, and the surrounding terrain. The inclusion of Latin text at the top and bottom of the plate serves to identify the subject matter and provide the moral or theological context for the viewer. This format was common in devotional prints of the period, which functioned as visual aids for religious instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheodoor Galle, trained by his father Philips Galle, was active during a period when Antwerp remained a centre for the production of high-quality prints. His work often reflects the influence of contemporary Flemish painters and the stylistic conventions of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The figures are rendered with a degree of theatricality, typical of the Mannerist style, which prioritises narrative clarity and symbolic representation over strict anatomical realism. The engraving demonstrates the technical proficiency required to translate complex theological narratives into a medium suitable for wide distribution. By combining text and image, the work functions as a portable sermon, intended to encourage piety through the depiction of divine intervention in the face of mortal danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portret-van-ambrosius-plettenbergh-theodor-matham\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Ambrosius Plettenbergh - Theodor Matham — Theodor Matham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/judith-and-holofernes-johann-theodor-de-bry\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJudith and Holofernes - Johann Theodor de Bry — Johann Theodor de Bry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890606346575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890620698959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890620731727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890620764495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890620797263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890620830031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890620862799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890620895567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890620928335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890620961103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890620993871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890621026639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mirakel-van-de-redding-van-de-wolven_Poster_CompositorV1_1790410624914.jpg?v=1790411402","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/mirakel-van-de-redding-van-de-wolven-theodoor-galle","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}