Het leyden en sterven van onzen heere Jesus Christus 1831 - 1854

This print, "Het leyden en sterven van onzen heere Jesus Christus", was created by Erve H. Rynders in Amsterdam. Its organized structure—a grid of eight scenes—invites us to consider how the artist uses composition to tell a story. Each scene is framed, creating a sense of contained drama, but the uniformity of the frames also suggests a continuous narrative. Notice how the figures are rendered with simple lines and minimal shading, emphasizing clarity over realism. The selective use of color—a dab of red on certain figures—draws our eye, acting as a semiotic marker to guide us through the sequence. Rynders is not just illustrating events; he is constructing a visual argument, turning these scenes into a form of religious instruction. The print challenges us to see how visual language, through its formal elements, can convey complex spiritual narratives.