Engel redt kind uit zee 1628

This small-scale engraving by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created in 1628, depicts a dramatic scene of a child being rescued from the sea by an angel. The image's composition, with the child reaching out from the turbulent waves and the angel extending a hand from a rocky outcrop, showcases Sichem's mastery of detail and ability to convey both calm and chaos within a small space. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the religious themes and artistic techniques prevalent in 17th-century Dutch art.