Grieken voor Christus 1629

"Grieken voor Christus" (Greeks before Christ) is a 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem. This small work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from the Bible. The image shows a group of people, likely Greeks, standing before a man in a long robe, possibly a priest, with another man in a similar robe standing on the right. The figures are intricately detailed and appear to be conversing. Above the scene, a figure sits atop a cloud. This engraving is a testament to Sichem's skilled craftsmanship, highlighting his ability to capture the complexities of human interaction.