Man plant gewassen 1627

"Man plant gewassen" is an etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created in 1627. The artwork depicts a man kneeling in a garden, planting seeds, while angels look on from above. The central figure is a symbolic representation of humanity working with the Earth to create life. The surrounding text includes biblical quotes and references to God's wisdom, likely referencing the story of Adam and Eve and the cultivation of the Garden of Eden. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, was originally intended as a book illustration.