Gevangenneming van Christus 1535

This anonymous engraving, “Gevangenneming van Christus”, depicts the dramatic moment when Jesus is arrested by Roman soldiers. The scene is set in a dense forest, with a group of soldiers surrounding Jesus, who is being held by a man with a sword. The artist uses expressive lines and detailed figures to convey the turmoil of the scene, emphasizing the tension and chaos of the moment. The print was created in 1535 and is a powerful reminder of the importance of religious art in the 16th century.