Vier uitersten 1582 - 1613

"Vier uitersten" (Four Extremes), an etching by Pieter van der (I) Borcht, depicts the biblical story of Jesus Christ preaching to his disciples. The scene takes place in a landscape with buildings and figures in the background. In the foreground, Christ sits with his disciples, with an emphasis on the contrast between the divine light and the dark earthly setting. Created between 1582 and 1613, this small artwork (measuring 188 mm x 246 mm) is currently held in the Rijksmuseum. Van der Borcht's meticulous attention to detail in this print exemplifies the artistic sensibilities of the late 16th century, offering insight into the religious beliefs and artistic practices of the Dutch Golden Age.