Christus en de overspelige vrouw before 1784

"Christus en de overspelige vrouw" (Christ and the adulterous woman) is an etching by Elisabeth Marie Simons, created before 1784. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Jesus defending a woman caught in adultery from a group of men who are about to stone her. The etching captures the drama and tension of the scene, with Christ’s compassionate gaze contrasting with the angry faces of the accusers. Simons was a Dutch artist known for her etchings and drawings, and her work often featured religious themes. This print is an example of her ability to convey emotion and narrative through the medium of etching.