Anima mea desideravit te in nocte 1628

This 17th-century woodcut by Christoffel van Sichem depicts a scene from the Bible. The artwork is a small print, measuring only 113 mm by 72 mm, and is a part of a larger series. It features a winged angel, depicted with a halo, offering a lamp to a figure in the foreground. The text below reads "Anima mea desideravit te in nocte. Isaiae 26. I." which translates to "My soul has desired you in the night. Isaiah 26. I." The detailed lines of the woodcut, particularly in the rendering of the figures and the star-studded night sky, reveal the artist's skillful hand and the unique beauty of this 17th-century print. This small but impactful artwork is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.