Christus aan het kruis 1666 - 1667

This etching by Flemish artist Arnold de Jode depicts Christ crucified, a common subject in religious art. The image is rendered in monochrome, highlighting the powerful anatomy of Christ's body and the starkness of the crucifixion. The inscription below the image reads "Solus Pro Omnibus Sustinuvit Quod Omnes Sive Sustentare Nequeunt," referencing the sacrifice of Christ for the sins of humanity. This work, dating from 1666-1667, showcases de Jode's skillful use of line and detail, exemplifying a traditional and deeply affecting depiction of this pivotal Christian event.