De vier ruiters van de apocalyps before 1646

This woodcut print, "De vier ruiters van de apocalyps" (The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse), created before 1646 by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the biblical scene from the Book of Revelation. The print features the four horsemen riding their steeds through a chaotic landscape, representing Conquest, War, Famine, and Death. An angel floats above, symbolizing divine judgment. The detailed, intricate lines of the woodcut create a sense of both drama and urgency. This artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a powerful and evocative portrayal of this apocalyptic vision.