Christus verschijnt voor de laatste keer aan de apostelen 1629 - 1740

This engraving, *Christus verschijnt voor de laatste keer aan de apostelen*, was created by Christoffel van Sichem II. The composition is dominated by a central table around which Christ and the Apostles are gathered, creating a tight, almost claustrophobic space. The linear quality of the engraving lends a sense of formality to the scene, yet the arrangement of figures introduces a dynamic element. Notice how the artist uses circular medallions above the main scene to depict subsequent events, fracturing the narrative into multiple moments within a single frame. This technique challenges a singular, linear understanding of time, proposing instead a cyclical or simultaneous perception. The choice of black and white intensifies the symbolic weight of light and shadow, using contrast to highlight emotional tension. Sichem invites us to consider how the artwork presents a complex interplay of space and time.