Christus voorspelt de komst van de Heilige Geest 1629

This woodcut print, “Christus voorspelt de komst van de Heilige Geest” (Christ Foretells the Coming of the Holy Spirit) by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a scene from the New Testament. In the center, Christ is surrounded by his disciples as he predicts the coming of the Holy Spirit. The scene is framed by four circular images depicting various biblical scenes and figures. The print exemplifies the combination of text and imagery that was common in the 17th century, and highlights the significant role religion played in Dutch art at the time. The detailed depiction of the figures and the intricate use of lines and shading give the print a sense of realism. This print is a good example of 17th-century Dutch art, and it reflects the importance of religious themes in the art of the time. It was made in 1629 and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.