Het openen van het vijfde en het zesde zegel before 1646

This woodcut by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled "Het openen van het vijfde en het zesde zegel," depicts the opening of the fifth and sixth seals from the Book of Revelation. The scene is filled with drama, as angels in the heavens open the seals, releasing plagues and calamities upon Earth. The artist uses bold lines and contrasting light and dark to convey the chaos and fear of the apocalypse, creating a powerful and memorable image. The image is a testament to the artist's skill in conveying biblical narratives, and it is a valuable artifact of Dutch art history.