Christus en de overspelige vrouw 1826 - 1886

This lithograph, titled "Christus en de overspelige vrouw" (Christ and the adulterous woman) by Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, depicts a biblical scene from John 8:3-11. The scene shows Jesus confronting the Pharisees about their attempts to stone a woman caught in adultery, with his famous words, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." The composition, framed by a rounded arch, emphasizes Jesus' central position, contrasting his calm demeanor with the tension of the crowd. This work, created between 1826 and 1886, is a testament to Sluyter's skill in conveying emotion and narrative through fine detail.