Christus voor Herodes 1629

This 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem depicts the biblical story of Christ before Herod. The composition shows a bustling scene, with a crowd of figures surrounding Jesus and Herod. Christ is shown as the central figure, standing before Herod, who is seated in a chair of state. The scene is set within a large hall, with the crowd extending out of the frame, drawing the viewer's eye to the center. The engraving is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch art, with its detailed rendering of figures and architecture.