Verlamde door het dak naar Christus neergelaten 1629

"Verlamde door het dak naar Christus neergelaten" (1629) by Christoffel van (II) Sichem (1581-1658) depicts a scene from the New Testament in which a paralytic man is lowered through a roof to be healed by Jesus. Sichem, a Dutch engraver, captures the awe of the onlookers as they witness the miracle. The meticulous detail of the scene is characteristic of Sichem's work, which often depicted religious narratives. This small-scale artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the artist's skill in capturing emotion and drama within a confined space. The image provides insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the 17th century.