Christus met het kruis en de Werken van Barmhartigheid c. 1580 - 1590

Hendrick Goltzius’s "Christus met het kruis en de Werken van Barmhartigheid" (c. 1580-1590), a detailed engraving, depicts Christ carrying the cross, surrounded by scenes of the seven works of mercy. Goltzius, known for his masterful use of line, achieves a remarkable sense of depth and volume in the figures. The central figure of Christ is rendered in a powerful, almost heroic pose, while the surrounding scenes are rendered with equal detail and precision, demonstrating the artist’s commitment to the narrative. This piece exemplifies the high quality and complexity of Goltzius’s work and his mastery of the printmaking medium.