Heilige met een doornenkroon, een crucifix en een boek 1648

This small, finely detailed engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, dated 1648, depicts a nun, likely a Saint, holding a crucifix and an open book. The nun's contemplative expression and the presence of the crucifix and book suggest a devotion to religious contemplation. The artist's use of intricate lines and delicate shading brings a sense of depth and realism to the figure. The composition is simple yet effective, drawing the viewer's focus to the nun's face and her contemplation of the symbols of faith she holds. This engraving, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Sichem's skill in conveying religious devotion through small-scale works.