Christus zegent de kinderen 1601 - 1652

This etching, "Christus zegent de kinderen" (Christ Blesses the Children) by Willem van Swanenburg (1581-1612), depicts a scene from the Bible in which Jesus Christ blesses children. The work is an example of the Northern Renaissance style and features a detailed and realistic depiction of the scene, with a focus on the figures' emotions and expressions. The etching is a powerful example of Swanenburg's ability to capture the beauty and drama of a religious scene. The artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.