Man wijzend naar een groot crucifix beeld 1797

This 1797 etching by Bernard Eugène Antoine Rottiers depicts a crucifix with a figure of Christ on the cross. The artwork is titled "Man wijzend naar een groot crucifix beeld", which translates to "Man pointing to a large crucifix image" in English. It was created during a time when religious imagery was prevalent and served as a reminder of faith. The artist, who was born in 1771 and died in 1857, captured the scene in meticulous detail. The image is framed by a simple border, which allows the viewer to focus on the central subject. The artwork, measuring 190 mm in height and 113 mm in width, exemplifies the historical significance of religious imagery in art.