Landschap met de verzoeking van Christus in de woestijn 1580 - 1600

Johann Sadeler I's "Landschap met de verzoeking van Christus in de woestijn" is an etching depicting the biblical scene of Christ's temptation in the wilderness. The artwork, created between 1580-1600, depicts a dramatic landscape with towering cliffs and a deep gorge. In the foreground, a figure representing Christ is shown kneeling, while the Devil, disguised as a robed figure, tempts him with worldly possessions. The landscape creates a sense of isolation and grandeur, enhancing the narrative of Christ's spiritual struggle. This etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Sadeler's mastery of detail and skillful representation of natural elements, contributing to his stature as a renowned engraver of the Dutch Golden Age.