Staande Christus maakt zegenend gebaar 1510 - 1569

"Staande Christus maakt zegenend gebaar" (Standing Christ Making a Blessing Gesture) is a 16th-century engraving by Jacob Binck, a prominent Dutch artist of the Northern Renaissance. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts Christ in a standing pose, his right hand raised in a blessing gesture, while his left hand holds an open book. The image is framed by elaborate floral motifs and a radiant halo surrounding Christ’s head, emphasizing his divine power and the sacredness of the moment. The intricate details, like the folds of Christ’s robe and the textured surface of the globe at his feet, are testament to Binck’s skill in the medium of engraving, a technique popular during the period for its ability to create mass-produced prints for religious and devotional purposes.