Christus spreekt met Farizeeërs 1590 - 1622

"Christus spreekt met Farizeeërs" (Christ Speaks with Pharisees), an etching by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, depicts a scene from the Gospel of Luke. The artwork portrays Jesus Christ in the center, engaged in a conversation with a group of Pharisees, their faces etched with expressions of skepticism and intrigue. This scene is a testament to the artist's mastery of intricate detail, particularly in the representation of the figures' robes and facial expressions. The artwork is a striking example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, with its emphasis on realism and storytelling. The title, along with the Latin text below, further contextualizes the work, highlighting the biblical narrative and its importance to Christian belief. This etching, a masterpiece of religious art, is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.