Christus in de wildernis 1629

"Christus in de wildernis" is a 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem that depicts the story of Christ's temptation in the wilderness, as recounted in the New Testament. The scene shows Christ seated on a rock, while the devil, in the form of a man, tries to tempt him. Above them, angels and demons are seen in the clouds. The engraving is part of a series of illustrations for a book on the life of Christ, and it is now on display at the Rijksmuseum. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the engraving gives the image a sense of depth and detail. This example of Dutch Baroque art is a powerful representation of the struggle between good and evil.