Kind met engel bij wieg en looprek 1628

"Kind met engel bij wieg en looprek" (Child with angel by cradle and walker), a 1628 etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a young woman with an angel at her side. The woman holds a baby, and in the background, a cradle and walker are visible. This small print, measuring only 84 mm in height and 54 mm in width, reflects the artist's interest in religious scenes and everyday domestic life. The detailed depiction of the figures and the architectural setting is typical of Sichem's work, which often featured intricate engravings of human interactions. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the Dutch artistic landscape of the 17th century and provides insight into the artistic skills of Christoffel van (II) Sichem.