Zoektocht naar het Koninkrijk Gods 1598 - 1604

Hendrick Goltzius's "Zoektocht naar het Koninkrijk Gods" (c.1598-1604), a powerful black and white engraving, depicts the journey of humanity towards salvation. Goltzius uses intricate details and dynamic compositions to represent biblical verses along the path, culminating in the ascension of Christ. The work's elaborate border, filled with interlacing knots, adds to the complexity of the composition, reflecting the profoundness of the subject matter. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a masterful example of Goltzius's skill in combining religious themes with a powerful and dynamic artistic style.