Petrus hakt het oor van Malchus af 1629

"Petrus hakt het oor van Malchus af" (Peter Cuts Off the Ear of Malchus), a 1629 etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the moment in the Gospel of John where Peter, following Jesus, cuts off the ear of Malchus, a servant of the high priest, during Jesus' arrest. The scene is depicted in a detailed and expressive manner, showing the soldiers surrounding Jesus and the drama of the moment. This work is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies Sichem's expertise in the art of etching, showcasing his mastery of detail and storytelling.