Engel drijft geblinddoekt kind met zweep voor zich uit in tredmolen 1590 - 1624

This 17th-century engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicts a blindfolded angel being forced to work on a treadwheel, a common form of punishment at the time. The image, titled "Engel drijft geblinddoekt kind met zweep voor zich uit in tredmolen", is a powerful visual allegory for the suffering endured by the innocent. The use of detailed lines and shading adds depth and realism to the scene, highlighting the angel's helplessness and the cruelty of the punishment. The inscription at the bottom, referencing Psalm 22:4, further emphasizes the religious context of the artwork. This piece is a significant example of the use of visual imagery to convey spiritual and moral messages during the Baroque period.