Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest before 1646

"Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest," a small woodcut by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the biblical story of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles. The top panel shows the apostles gathered in an upper room, with a dove representing the Holy Spirit descending. The bottom panel shows two women, likely Mary and Martha, leaving their home. The image is a visual representation of the powerful event described in the New Testament. It was created sometime before 1646, highlighting the artist's interest in religious themes during his lifetime.