Christus aan de geselpaal 1618 - 1655

"Christus aan de geselpaal" (Christ at the pillar), a 17th-century etching by Cornelis Schut, depicts a dramatic scene of Christ bound to a pillar, his body contorted in pain as he endures his scourging. The intricate detail and stark realism of the engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provide a poignant and deeply moving depiction of Christ's suffering, engaging viewers with a powerful sense of empathy. The etching's small size, measuring 97 mm in height and 78 mm in width, emphasizes the intimacy of this moment in Christ's passion.