Engel beschermt kind tegen ijdele vrouw 1628

This 1628 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled "Engel beschermt kind tegen ijdele vrouw," depicts a scene of protection. An angel with wings shields a young child from a vain woman who stands beside a large tree. The woman's elaborate dress and the angel's halo and wings emphasize the contrasting nature of their actions, the angel representing purity and protection, and the woman representing vanity. This small engraving, measuring just 83mm by 54mm, highlights the artist's ability to convey a complex narrative within a limited format.