Zo moest op Golgotha de vorst des levens sterven / Om 't eeuwig leven voor de zynen te verwerven [(...)] 1806 - 1830

This print, made by A. Robyn, presents a scene of profound suffering, focusing on the crucifixion. The composition is structured around a central vertical axis formed by the cross and the body of Christ, starkly contrasting with the horizontal plane of the mourning figures below. The artist employs a limited palette, with muted blues and browns, which lends a somber, almost melancholic tone to the scene. The textures are defined by the fine, dense lines of the engraving, creating a visual tension between the smoothness of the skin and the roughness of the wooden cross. The formal arrangement of elements directs our gaze towards the central figure, emphasizing the themes of sacrifice and redemption. Yet, the disproportionate scale of the figures and their exaggerated expressions disrupt any sense of classical harmony. Robyn destabilizes the traditional iconography. The print invites us to reflect on the construction and deconstruction of religious narratives through visual form.