Geboorte en wassing van een pasgeboren kind 1645 - 1646

This 17th-century engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled "Geboorte en wassing van een pasgeboren kind," depicts the birth and washing of a newborn child. The image is set in a domestic interior, with a checkered floor adding a sense of perspective and realism. The scene features several figures, including the mother in bed, midwives, and a woman washing the baby in a basin. The artist uses fine lines and hatching to create a sense of depth and detail, bringing the scene to life. This engraving offers a glimpse into the practices and rituals surrounding childbirth in the 17th century.