Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest 1575

"Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest" is a 1575 engraving by Philips Galle depicting the biblical event of the Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles. The scene is divided into two parts; the upper section shows the apostles receiving the Holy Spirit, with a dove descending from heaven, while the lower part shows a group of figures in a room. The image, which is a print measuring 213 mm by 272 mm, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This engraving is an excellent example of Galle's skills as a printmaker and his ability to capture the drama and emotion of the biblical scene.