Verschijning van ruiters boven Jeruzalem 1645 - 1646

Christoffel van Sichem's "Verschijning van ruiters boven Jeruzalem" (1645-1646) is a small etching depicting an apocalyptic scene. Three figures stand in the foreground, pointing towards a vision of riders in the sky above the city of Jerusalem. The work is a powerful example of 17th-century Dutch art, showcasing van Sichem's skill in depicting both the human and divine realms. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.