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Christ on the Cross
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Christ on the Cross

Christoffel van Sichem (II) · 1629 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Crucifixion of Christ on Golgotha. Christ hangs on the cross. To his left and right the crucified criminals. A soldier tries to make Christ drink from a sponge dipped in sour wine on a stick. On the left in the foreground, the soldiers gamble for his clothes. Letters are placed at various elements of the scene. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineChristus aan het kruis. 1629. Christoffel van Sichem (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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