Zittend Christuskind met lam 1605 - 1607

Jacob Matham's "Zittend Christuskind met lam" (1605-1607) is an engraving depicting the Christ Child seated on a cushion, holding a lamb. The composition features a radiant halo around the child and cherubs in the background. The inscription, "Hic est Filius meus dilectus in quo mihi complacui," translates to "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This iconic imagery from the Gospels reflects the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and showcases Matham's masterful use of engraving techniques.