De boetvaardige bruid wast haar handen 1574

"De boetvaardige bruid wast haar handen" (The Penitent Bride Washes Her Hands) is an engraving by Wierix, dating back to 1574. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene with several female figures, the central one washing her hands in a basin while another woman holds a jug. The scene is likely a representation of a biblical story with the inscription providing Latin text and the figures' names. This small-scale print showcases Wierix's mastery of detail and the use of light and shadow in black and white.