Church of the Stigmata (Chiesa delle Stimmate) [plate M]

Ligozzi employs fine hatching and cross‑hatching to model the bodies and architectural elements, creating a sense of three‑dimensionality on a flat surface. The engraving reflects the late‑Renaissance and Mannerist interest in precise draughtsmanship, with an emphasis on linear clarity and elaborate ornamental detail in the church’s arches and steps.

Created in 1612, the print belongs to Ligozzi’s broader output of engravings that complement his painted and miniature work. As part of his practice of documenting architectural and topographical subjects, the plate was likely circulated among patrons interested in visual records of ecclesiastical interiors.

During the early seventeenth century, Italian artists frequently produced prints of notable churches to satisfy both devotional and scholarly demand. Ligozzi’s work aligns with this tradition, offering a visual study of sacred architecture that also serves as a vehicle for illustrating religious narrative.

The engraving stands as an example of Ligozzi’s skill in translating complex interior spaces into the graphic medium, illustrating the intersection of artistic observation and religious representation that characterizes much of his print oeuvre.