Maria met het lichaam van Christus c. 1640 - 1680

This etching, "Maria met het lichaam van Christus" by Cornelis van Caukercken (1625-1680) and dated c. 1640-1680, depicts the sorrowful scene of the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ, her face filled with grief. The composition emphasizes the intimate connection between mother and son, creating a powerful visual representation of the central theme of Christian faith: the sacrifice of Christ. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the dramatic use of light and shadow characteristic of Baroque art, emphasizing the emotional depth of the scene.