Christus predikt over het gebed 1629 - 1740

This engraving, “Christus predikt over het gebed,” by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a scene from the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus instructs his disciples. The work, dated between 1629 and 1740, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. This engraving shows Jesus surrounded by his twelve apostles, giving them their commission to preach. Sichem, known for his detailed depictions of biblical scenes, uses a combination of linework and stippling to bring the scene to life. This engraving is an example of the 17th-century Dutch tradition of religious art, which often focused on the lives and teachings of Jesus.