Vrouwen bij het graf van Christus 1842 - 1863

"Vrouwen bij het graf van Christus" (Women at the Tomb of Christ) is a lithograph created by Dutch artist Johannes Christiaan d'Arnaud Gerkens between 1842 and 1863. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a poignant scene from the Gospel of Matthew, where Mary Magdalene and other women discover the empty tomb of Jesus Christ. The lithograph's composition, with its focus on the emotional reactions of the women, emphasizes the sorrow and disbelief associated with this pivotal moment in Christian faith. The subtle tonal variations of the grayscale create a sense of intimacy and depth, further enhancing the emotional weight of the scene.