Doop van de kamerling before 1646

This engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled “Doop van de kamerling,” depicts the biblical story of the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch. The scene takes place in a landscape setting, with a river in the foreground and a hill in the background. The central figure is the Ethiopian eunuch kneeling before a man in a long robe, who pours water over his head. The scene is lively and dynamic, with a variety of characters and details. This engraving, created before 1646, showcases Sichem's mastery of depicting biblical stories in a detailed and engaging manner. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Baroque style of the 17th century.