Christus voor het Sanhedrin en de oudsten 1629 - 1740

"Christus voor het Sanhedrin en de oudsten" is an engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, dating back to 1629-1740. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the biblical scene of Jesus being interrogated by the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court. The engraving, measuring 110 mm by 73 mm, is part of a series of engravings depicting the life of Jesus Christ. It is a powerful depiction of the religious event, executed in a detailed and expressive style, typical of the Dutch Golden Age.