Engel en kind met kompas 1628

"Engel en kind met kompas" (Angel and Child with Compass), a 1628 etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a winged angel presenting a compass to a child standing in a grassy field. The scene is bathed in sunlight, with a bright sun shining overhead. The delicate lines and careful shading of the etching contribute to the overall sense of tranquility. This artwork, a small etching, is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and displays the masterful skills of Christoffel van Sichem, a Dutch artist who specialized in the genre of etching.