Geseling van Christus 1648 - 1657

"Geseling van Christus" (The Scourging of Christ), a small-scale etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a harrowing scene from the Passion of Christ. The composition focuses on the central figure of Christ, bound and being scourged by two figures. The scene is rendered with a detailed and expressive hatching style, emphasizing the suffering and brutality of the event. Created between 1648 and 1657, this etching is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, highlighting the importance of religious imagery in 17th-century Dutch art. The small size of the print suggests its intended use as a personal devotional object, offering a powerful meditation on Christ's sacrifice.