Christus loopt over water 1629

"Christus loopt over water," a 1629 etching by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the biblical story of Jesus walking on water. The detailed scene shows Jesus reaching out to a fearful Peter in the turbulent sea, while a boat full of disciples looks on from a distance. Sichem's meticulous linework and attention to detail bring the scene to life, offering a powerful visual representation of faith and divine intervention. This small etching, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sichem's skill in portraying both the drama and the solemnity of this iconic biblical moment.