Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest (Pinksteren) 1629

Christoffel van Sichem's 1629 etching, "Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest (Pinksteren)", depicts the biblical event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles. The composition focuses on a group of figures gathered in a room, with God and the dove of the Holy Spirit above. The scene is detailed with architectural features and the use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Dutch Renaissance art and its continued interest in religious themes.