Christus wordt na zijn gevangenneming door soldaten weggevoerd 1590 - 1622

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert's print depicts Christ being led away by soldiers after his capture. The dense, cross-hatched lines create a visually arresting composition filled with figures and symbolic elements. Bolswert employs a rigorous, almost claustrophobic arrangement. The soldiers, rendered with sharp, angular lines, encircle Christ, emphasizing his vulnerability. The torches cast stark contrasts, heightening the drama. Above, grotesque demons swirl, mirroring the earthly turmoil below and suggesting a metaphysical dimension to Christ's plight. The print destabilizes conventional representations of religious serenity, instead, presenting a scene of intense conflict and distorted power dynamics. Bolswert’s technical skill and formal choices underscore the disquieting implications of this pivotal biblical event. This print prompts us to reconsider how established religious narratives can be challenged and reinterpreted through visual art.