Christuskind en Johannes de Doper spelend met het lam 1587 - 1640

This etching, "Christuskind en Johannes de Doper spelend met het lam," by Christoffel Jegher, depicts the infant Christ and John the Baptist playing with a lamb. It is a classic example of Baroque art, combining naturalistic details with dramatic light and shadow. Jegher, a 17th-century Flemish artist, specialized in etching and created this work sometime between 1587 and 1640. The scene's intimate depiction of religious figures interacting in a natural setting reflects a shift in artistic focus toward human emotion and the natural world. This print, measuring 346 mm high and 459 mm wide, captures a moment of innocence and companionship, inviting viewers to contemplate the deeper meaning of Christ's sacrifice and John the Baptist's role as his precursor.