Visioen van Cornelius 1629 - 1646

"Visioen van Cornelius" is a 17th-century woodcut by Dutch artist Christoffel van Sichem, depicting the biblical story of the Roman centurion Cornelius receiving a vision from an angel. The intricate detail and dramatic composition are characteristic of Sichem's style, and the scene is set in a room with multiple figures, including an angel descending from heaven, a figure in the background holding a book, and the central figure of Cornelius seated in contemplation. The artwork is a prime example of the devotional art that was popular in the Netherlands during the 17th century. This small-scale print, measuring just 111 mm high and 74 mm wide, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.