Embleem met man die portret schildert van Christus op de kruisweg 1620 - 1649

This anonymous 17th-century Dutch emblem depicts a man painting a portrait of Christ on the cross. Surrounding the artist are various biblical scenes, including the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah in the left foreground and Christ ascending to heaven in the top center. The presence of these symbols emphasizes the religious and moral themes of the artwork. The artist's focus on the suffering of Christ, as well as his depiction of the heavenly reward, likely aimed to inspire viewers to embrace a life of piety. The work's small scale suggests it was intended for private contemplation rather than public display. This etching is part of a series of emblems that were popular in the Dutch Golden Age and aimed to teach moral lessons through allegorical imagery.