De ster van de koningen, 1636 1636

"De ster van de koningen" (The Star of the Kings), an etching created in 1636 by the Dutch artist A(braham?) Theodore, depicts a scene of a crowd gathered in a room. In the center, a large star is displayed as a group of figures look up at it. The artist's identity remains unknown, but the use of etching technique indicates the work's connection to early printmaking traditions. The detailed composition highlights the significance of the event, the star being a symbol of the birth of Christ. The etching's small scale (280 mm x 370 mm) suggests it was likely intended for private viewing, making it a valuable insight into 17th-century Dutch religious practices.