Bespotting van Christus 1629

"Bespotting van Christus" (Mocking of Christ) is an etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created in 1629. The artwork, which depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, shows a dramatic moment where Christ is being mocked by his captors. The intricate detail and strong lines characteristic of etching are evident in the depiction of figures and the architecture of the interior setting. The scene is characterized by a sense of tension and chaos, highlighting the brutality of Christ’s arrest. This small-scale etching is a powerful representation of a significant event in Christian iconography.