Engel met de rietstengel, de haan en de doornenkroon 1580 - 1600

This engraving, created by Flemish artist Johann Sadeler I between 1580 and 1600, depicts an angel holding a reed and a crown of thorns. The angel's dramatic pose and the presence of a rooster and a gauntlet add to the symbolism of the piece, likely referencing a scene from the Passion of Christ. The detailed lines and hatching technique characteristic of Sadeler's work create a sense of depth and realism in this small but powerful print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum.