Christus als man van smarten staande aan de voet van het kruis 1520

Sebald Beham's 1520 engraving, "Christus als man van smarten staande aan de voet van het kruis," depicts Christ standing before the cross. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, uses a realistic style with a focus on the physical torment Christ endured, a popular subject for Northern Renaissance artists. The image of a suffering Christ was a powerful tool for religious devotion, emphasizing the humanity of Jesus' sacrifice. Beham's fine lines create a sense of detail and emotional intensity, bringing a sense of depth and realism to this iconic scene.