Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest 1697

This anonymous etching from 1697 depicts the biblical event of the Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire. The image showcases a group of figures gathered around a central, radiant sphere, representing the Holy Spirit, with a dove symbolizing the divine presence above. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the religious art of the 17th century and the visual representation of a pivotal Christian event.