Bespotting 1648

"Bespotting" (1648) is an etching by the Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicting a scene from the Passion of Christ. The artwork, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the moment when Christ is mocked and scourged by Roman soldiers. The detail-rich etching conveys the brutality of the event and the emotional turmoil of the figures involved, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting human emotions.