Longinus steekt zijn lans in de zij van de dode Christus aan het kruis 1590 - 1622

This engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, titled "Longinus steekt zijn lans in de zij van de dode Christus aan het kruis," depicts the moment when Longinus, a Roman soldier, pierces the side of Christ on the cross, fulfilling the prophecy that blood and water would flow. The scene is full of dramatic action, with figures reacting to the unfolding events. The engraving, created between 1590 and 1622, is a powerful example of Baroque art, emphasizing emotion and dynamism. The use of strong contrasts of light and dark adds to the dramatic impact of the scene. The print is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.