Kind praat tegen een gordijn waarachter zich een engel verschuilt 1628

This small etching, "Kind praat tegen een gordijn waarachter zich een engel verschuilt" (Child Speaks to a Curtain Behind Which an Angel Hides), created in 1628 by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, is a charming and evocative portrayal of a child engaging in an imaginary conversation with an angel. The detailed lines of the engraving capture the child's inquisitive pose and the intricate details of the curtain, suggesting a world of wonder and imagination. This piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to Sichem's talent for capturing the innocence and wonder of childhood. The image is often interpreted as a metaphor for the purity of childhood and the power of imagination.