Christus en Johannes de Doper 1663 - 1666

"Christus en Johannes de Doper" is an etching by Gilles Rousselet, a French artist known for his religious and historical subjects. The artwork, created between 1663 and 1666, portrays a scene of the biblical encounter between Christ and John the Baptist. The etching depicts the two figures in a landscape setting, John the Baptist is leaning on a staff with a lamb at his feet, while Christ appears to be extending a hand to him. The composition is balanced and serene, highlighting the significant moment of religious encounter. This artwork is a testament to Rousselet's skill in conveying emotion and narrative through etching, and is a fine example of 17th-century religious art.