Doop van Christus 1629 - 1740

"Doop van Christus" (Baptism of Christ) is an etching by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem created between 1629 and 1740, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small print depicts the biblical scene of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan. A dove descends from the sky representing the Holy Spirit, while angels hover above. The image is rich in detail with stylized foliage and drapery, a testament to Sichem's mastery of printmaking.