Christuskind staand op monogram 1629

This 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled "Christuskind staand op monogram," depicts a standing Christ Child within an oval frame. The image is surrounded by a decorative border of ornate designs. The text around the image is in Dutch and references a biblical verse from Philippians 2:10 about the name of Jesus. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of devotional art, aiming to inspire religious contemplation. The intricate details of the engraving, such as the figures' clothing and the decorative elements, demonstrate the artist's skill and the importance of this religious image in 17th-century Dutch culture.