Christus geneest de lamme 1685

Etienne Picart's 1685 etching, "Christus geneest de lamme," depicts the biblical story of Jesus healing a paralytic man. The scene unfolds in a classical setting, with Jesus standing before a colonnade, his outstretched arm symbolizing divine power. The group of men carrying the paralyzed man on a stretcher are rendered with dramatic realism, conveying their desperation and faith. Picart's detailed style and use of chiaroscuro create a powerful and moving scene, emphasizing the compassion and miracle of Jesus' actions. This print demonstrates Picart's talent for combining religious subject matter with classical aesthetic elements, resulting in a work that was both spiritually uplifting and technically impressive.