Bespotting van Christus 1668

"Bespotting van Christus" (1668) by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) depicts the mocking of Christ by Roman soldiers, a scene often found in artistic representations of the Passion of Christ. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures the solemnity of the event with detailed linework and dramatic light and shadow. The figures are intensely expressive, and the scene is filled with a sense of urgency and tension. De Hooghe's work reveals the artist's mastery of detail and his ability to evoke emotional responses. The small size of the etching, measuring only 94 mm high and 118 mm wide, reflects the practice of producing engravings for personal devotion and dissemination of religious narratives.