Gedenkteken voor Jakob Böhme 1686

This 1686 engraving by Dutch artist Joseph Mulder is a memorial to the German mystic Jakob Böhme. The design incorporates a cross with the inscription "Vidi, Veni, Vici" (I saw, I came, I conquered), referencing the biblical story of Christ. At the bottom, a scene depicts a cemetery, symbolic of the mortality of life and Böhme's legacy. The inscription surrounding the cross commemorates Böhme's death in 1624. This detailed and ornate print uses visual language to convey a complex religious message, making it a fascinating example of 17th-century Dutch art.