Zo moest op Golgotha de vorst des levens sterven / Om 't eeuwig leven voor de zynen te verwerven [(...)] 1715 - 1813

This print, illustrating Christ's crucifixion, was made in Amsterdam by A. Robyn. Its subject is the most potent image in the Christian faith. But consider how the image creates meaning through the visual codes, cultural references, and historical associations prevalent in the Netherlands. This print comes from a time when the Dutch Republic was establishing itself as a global center for commerce and artistic innovation. The gruesome depiction of the crucifixion and the detailed rendering of the figures reflect the period's artistic interest in realism and emotional impact. The text below the image would have offered moral teachings to the public. To better understand this print, we might research the religious and social conditions of the 17th-century Dutch Republic, examining the role of print culture in disseminating religious and political ideas. We must remember that the meaning of art is contingent on social and institutional contexts.