Tegenspoed doet de mens lijken op Christus 1679

This 1679 engraving by Gaspar Bouttats, titled "Tegenspoed doet de mens lijken op Christus" ("Adversity Makes Man Resemble Christ"), is a depiction of a scene from the Book of Galatians. The work is typical of Bouttats' style, featuring a detailed and meticulous etching technique. It is a small work, but it is full of symbolic detail, with a man at an anvil being surrounded by coins, representing the riches of the world, while the text calls for a focus on spiritual wealth. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the importance of finding strength in adversity.