Besnijdenis van Christus c. 1650 - 1699

"Besnijdenis van Christus" (Circumcision of Christ), a 17th-century etching by Lucio Bononi, depicts the ritual circumcision of Jesus Christ. The scene is filled with figures, including Joseph, Mary, and a priest performing the ceremony. The artist uses intricate lines and shading to create a sense of depth and realism in the composition, focusing on the emotional weight of the event. The etching is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.