Paas-prys 1761 - 1804

"Paas-prys" (Easter Prize), a print by Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont, depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle kneeling beside the cross. The artwork was created between 1761 and 1804 and is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The detailed image features angels, a cityscape, and an ornate frame, characteristic of the period's religious art. It is a powerful representation of the central theme of the Christian faith, the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, and it speaks to the devotional practices of the 18th century.