Kind zittend op wereldbol kijkt naar engel op sterrenglobe 1628

This 1628 etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, titled "Kind zittend op wereldbol kijkt naar engel op sterrenglobe", depicts a child seated on a globe, looking up at an angel holding a celestial globe. The image, a fine example of Dutch 17th century printmaking, is rendered in meticulous detail with cross-hatching and fine lines. The child's pose and the celestial imagery suggest a contemplation of the cosmos and the divine, themes popular in the Dutch Golden Age. This small but powerful print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and offers a glimpse into the spiritual and intellectual interests of the era.