Christus en de overspelige vrouw 1544 - 1548

"Christus en de overspelige vrouw" (Christ and the adulterous woman) is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Georg Pencz. This piece depicts the biblical story of Jesus forgiving a woman caught in adultery. The composition showcases a dynamic interplay of figures, with Christ kneeling in the center, his finger touching the ground as he forgives the woman standing behind him. The engraving’s detailed lines and subtle shading create a sense of depth and realism, typical of Northern Renaissance art. This powerful scene, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the theme of forgiveness and grace, a recurring motif in religious art of the period.