Christus in een slee, over het ijs getrokken door schaatsende engelen 1863

"Christus in een slee, over het ijs getrokken door schaatsende engelen" (Christ in a Sled, Drawn Over the Ice by Skating Angels), is a 19th-century print by Léopold Flameng, a renowned French artist known for his work in etching and engraving. The artwork depicts a fantastical scene of angels on ice skates, pulling a sled with a young Christ on it. This unique interpretation of a traditional religious subject reflects the Romantic era's fascination with the sublime and the mystical, portraying a dramatic, almost surreal, event. The work stands out due to its detailed depiction of the angels' forms and the use of chiaroscuro for atmospheric effects, creating a sense of drama and ethereal beauty. Flameng's print, executed in 1863, is an excellent example of the artist's skill in representing both the delicate and the dynamic through the medium of etching.