Heilige knielend voor een crucifix 1581 - 1658

This small woodcut print, titled "Heilige knielend voor een crucifix" (Holy kneeling before a crucifix), was created by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem between 1581 and 1658. The print depicts a woman kneeling in prayer before an altar with a crucifix. Angels are shown in the upper right, a common depiction of heavenly beings in Christian art. This print demonstrates Sichem's mastery of the woodcut technique, as it captures the intricate details of the scene with fine lines and deep shadows. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.