Christuskind bouwt een schip 1617

"Christuskind bouwt een schip" (The Christ Child Building a Ship) is a 1617 woodcut by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem. The artwork depicts the Christ Child surrounded by angels, building a ship. The scene, set against a backdrop of a house and a garden, features intricate details and fine lines characteristic of the artist's style. This piece is part of a larger series, likely meant for religious education, and highlights the importance of faith and divine intervention in everyday life. The use of woodcut printing was a common technique for disseminating religious imagery during the 17th century. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.