Valse messias 1593

"Valse messias" (1593) by Wierix is a detailed engraving depicting the biblical Book of Revelation's foretelling of the Antichrist. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of the Antichrist seated on a throne, while a crowd of people kneel before him. The scene is framed by a series of arches, allowing viewers to see the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and a fiery sky behind the Antichrist. The artist, Wierix, was known for his meticulous work and his ability to capture the drama of religious narratives. His work, while unsettling, offers a powerful visual interpretation of this pivotal moment in Christian theology.