Christus vertelt hogepriesters en farizeeën de parabel van de onwaardige bruiloftsgast 1590 - 1622

This etching by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, titled "Christus vertelt hogepriesters en farizeeën de parabel van de onwaardige bruiloftsgast" (Christ tells the parable of the unworthy wedding guest to high priests and pharisees), depicts the biblical story of Jesus confronting the religious leaders of his time. The artwork, dated 1590-1622, is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The scene unfolds as Jesus, centrally positioned and surrounded by his followers, speaks to the high priests and Pharisees, who are depicted with rigid and disapproving expressions. This dramatic portrayal of a pivotal moment in the New Testament showcases the tension and conflict between Jesus' teachings and the traditional religious authorities. The etching's detailed lines and intricate composition create a powerful visual narrative, engaging viewers with the theological significance of the story.