Bespotting van Christus 1548

"Bespotting van Christus" (Mocking of Christ) is an engraving by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, created in 1548. The detailed artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the moment when Jesus Christ, bound and blindfolded, is mocked by his captors. The scene is filled with figures, each with a unique expression of cruelty or indifference, highlighting the brutality of the event. Coornhert's use of line and shadow creates a sense of dramatic tension and emphasizes the suffering of Christ, offering a powerful visual commentary on the biblical story.