Besnijdenis van Christus c. 1530

Lucas van Leyden's "Besnijdenis van Christus" (c. 1530) is a small woodcut depicting the circumcision of Jesus. The scene is set in a room with a large, round basin in the center, and several figures are gathered around. The detail and precision of the lines are characteristic of van Leyden's work, a leading figure in the Northern Renaissance. The image is a vivid example of the artist's interest in religious scenes and his ability to capture the drama and emotion of the moment. This small yet powerful work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.