Sterfbed van Maria 1567 - 1600

Johann Sadeler I’s “Sterfbed van Maria” (Deathbed of Mary) is a 16th-century etching depicting the final moments of the Virgin Mary. The scene is filled with grief and sorrow, as Mary lies on her deathbed surrounded by her disciples, while angels ascend to heaven. The etching is a powerful example of the artist's skill in portraying emotion and detail, captured in a small format (282 x 198 mm). The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a poignant meditation on death and the afterlife.