Christ and the Adulteress [recto] c. 1600

This anonymous engraving from around 1600 depicts the biblical story of Christ and the Adulteress. The scene shows Jesus standing in front of a group of men, his hand outstretched towards a woman kneeling before him. The woman appears to be begging for forgiveness. The artist has created a sense of drama and tension through the use of light and shadow. The composition is also significant, with Christ's figure dominating the center of the scene. This engraving is a powerful reminder of Jesus's message of compassion and forgiveness.