Ananias en Saffira before 1646

"Ananias en Saffira" is a woodcut engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, created before 1646. The scene depicts the biblical story of Ananias and Sapphira, who are punished for lying about their donations to the early Christian community. The engraving shows Ananias, who has just dropped dead, being carried away by two angels. In the foreground, Sapphira lies dead, her hands outstretched. The engraving is a powerful reminder of the consequences of deceit, and it was likely intended to be part of a larger book project, possibly the "Biblia Sacra" (Holy Bible).