Gelukkig de treurenden, want zij zullen getroost worden 1697

"Gelukkig de treurenden, want zij zullen getroost worden" (Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted) is an etching from 1697 by an anonymous artist in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a scene from the Bible: a person in mourning is kneeling before a cross, with a winged angel descending from the heavens to offer comfort. This scene is likely meant to represent the Biblical verse Matthew 5:4, as the inscription at the bottom of the image states. The print captures the solemn mood of the subject with the use of subtle shading and intricate detail. It's a powerful depiction of religious faith and the solace that can be found in times of grief.