Christus aan het kruis 1573 - 1614

Adriaen (I) Huybrechts’s 16th-century engraving, "Christus aan het kruis", depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The central figure of Christ on the cross is flanked by the Virgin Mary, Saint John, and Mary Magdalene. The meticulous details of the figures' drapery and the landscape add to the visual impact of the artwork, offering a powerful and poignant representation of the Christian faith. The inscription "I.N.R.I." on the cross, an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum", further emphasizes the central figure of Christ. This engraving is an exemplary piece of Northern Renaissance art, and its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum's collection highlights the artistic and religious significance of this influential artwork.