Pierrot en Christus 1922

"Pierrot en Christus" is a 1922 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a poignant scene: a Pierrot, the archetypal clown, rests his head on a table, his eyes closed, while a figure resembling Christ places a hand gently on his head. The scene, rendered in shades of grey, speaks to themes of suffering, solace, and the inherent humanity of the clown. The work is an intriguing example of Schelfhout's exploration of the human condition through the lens of symbolism and theatrical imagery.