Besnijdenis van Christus 1708 - 1755

"Besnijdenis van Christus" is an etching by Gérard (I) Scotin. The artwork, dated 1708-1755, depicts the circumcision of Jesus Christ. It is set within a room with a group of figures, including Mary and Joseph, gathered around an infant Jesus. The detail and emotion of the scene are conveyed through the careful use of light and shadow, a characteristic of Scotin's works. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant example of Dutch Baroque art, known for its religious themes and dramatic compositions.