Kind en engel bij zonsverduistering 1628

This 1628 engraving, titled "Kind en engel bij zonsverduistering", depicts a child being protected by an angel during a solar eclipse. Christoffel van Sichem, a Dutch engraver, creates a scene of awe and wonder, where the child looks on as the sun is obscured by the moon. The angel shields the child's eyes with a hand, suggesting the potential danger of the eclipse. The artist's use of fine lines and detailed shading adds depth and drama to the scene, highlighting the celestial event and the protective gesture of the angel. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's skill in depicting religious and natural phenomena.