Christuskind met rijksappel 1628 - 1670

"Christuskind met rijksappel" (Christ Child with Imperial Apple) is an etching by Pieter de (II) Jode, created between 1628 and 1670. The artwork depicts a young Christ Child standing with an apple in his hand, symbolizing the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, alongside a serpent. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking representation of a classic Christian allegory, offering a visual exploration of original sin and redemption. The delicate details and the subtle chiaroscuro techniques employed by de Jode contribute to the evocative nature of this piece.