Hemelvaart van Christus 1635 - 1694

"Hemelvaart van Christus" (Ascension of Christ) is a woodcut by Dirck de Bray, a Dutch artist active in the late 17th century. The image depicts a biblical scene from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus ascends to heaven in the presence of his apostles. The composition is simple yet effective, focusing on the central figure of Jesus being carried upwards by angels, while the apostles look up in awe. De Bray's use of line and hatching creates a sense of movement and dynamism, effectively conveying the powerful and awe-inspiring nature of the event.