Maria bij het lichaam van Christus en een opgebaarde hoveling 1630

This etching, "Maria bij het lichaam van Christus en een opgebaarde hoveling," was created by Aegidius van Schoor in 1630. It depicts a scene of mourning with Mary Magdalene weeping over the body of Christ, which lies atop a platform near three crosses. Below, a nobleman lies on a bed, likely representing a deceased member of the ruling class. This scene alludes to the death of Jesus and its subsequent effect on those left behind. The artist used a combination of fine lines and hatching techniques to create a detailed and somber tone. The title, along with the phrase “Door Deught en Stantvalticheyt” at the bottom, suggests a connection to virtues, nobility, and the transience of power.