Wonderbaarlijke visvangst 1629

"Wonderbaarlijke visvangst" (1629) by Christoffel van (II) Sichem depicts a scene from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus miraculously fills the nets of fishermen with fish. The woodcut print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sichem's meticulous detail and the dramatic moment when the fishermen pull in their nets, overflowing with fish, under the gaze of a crowd on the shore. This print serves as a reminder of Jesus's power and divine intervention. The intricate lines and the dynamic composition draw the viewer's eye to the central figure of Jesus, highlighting his role as a miracle worker.