Soldaten geven Christus te drinken 1510 - 1514

"Soldaten geven Christus te drinken" (Soldiers Giving Christ Drink) is an engraving created by Lucas van Leyden between 1510 and 1514. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum and depicts the moment when Roman soldiers offer Christ a drink of vinegar during his crucifixion, a scene described in the Gospels. Van Leyden masterfully captures the agony of Christ's physical suffering, as well as the indifference of the soldiers. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance fascination with realistic detail and emotional expression, characteristics that set van Leyden apart as a master of the printmaking medium.