Gevangenneming van Christus 1586 - 1650

Cornelis Galle I's etching "Gevangenneming van Christus" (1586-1650) depicts the arrest of Jesus Christ. This iconic scene from the Gospels is rendered in dramatic detail, with Jesus at the center surrounded by armed guards. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the emotional tension and the moment of betrayal by Judas Iscariot. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Galle's skill as a printmaker, capturing the dramatic narrative of the event through detailed lines and precise hatching.