Paulus bekeert de vrouwen van Filippi 1643 - 1646

"Paulus bekeert de vrouwen van Filippi" (Paul Converts the Women of Philippi) is an etching created by Claes Jansz. Visscher between 1643 and 1646. The print depicts a biblical scene from the Book of Acts in which the apostle Paul teaches a group of women in Philippi about the teachings of Christianity. Visscher's detailed and realistic portrayal of the scene, along with the use of chiaroscuro to create depth, reflects the Dutch Baroque style popular during his lifetime. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlights Visscher's skill in translating biblical narratives into compelling visual art.