Bespotting van Christus en Christus voor Kajafas 1590 - 1622

This 17th-century engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the scene of Christ being mocked and condemned before the high priest Caiaphas. The detailed composition highlights the brutality of Christ's treatment, with soldiers striking and spitting on him. The inscription, "De nocturna illusione, et matutina condemnatione," underscores the theme of Christ's betrayal and suffering, emphasizing the contrast between his innocence and the cruelty he endures. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful testament to the artist's skill in conveying the dramatic narrative of the Passion of Christ.