The Seven bloodlettings of Christ 1609 - 1672

"The Seven Bloodlettings of Christ" is an anonymous 17th century engraving, depicting the Passion of Christ and the seven times Christ was said to have bled. The artwork features a central image of Christ on the cross, surrounded by various scenes of violence. The detailed work, a combination of realistic depictions and stylized imagery, utilizes text in German to identify the seven moments of Christ's suffering. This work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a devotional reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the power of his suffering.