Christus te midden van staande en knielende vrouw 1701

This anonymous print depicts Christ amidst standing and kneeling women. Executed with fine lines, the composition is structured by classical architecture, including columns and arches, setting the stage for the biblical scene. The artist uses line and form to create a sense of depth and hierarchy. Christ sits centrally, subtly elevated, engaging with the women, while onlookers observe from behind. This arrangement emphasizes the theological themes of compassion, forgiveness, and the inclusion of the marginalized, central to Christian doctrine. The print employs a semiotic language where gestures and expressions act as signs, conveying emotional and moral narratives. The architectural setting may symbolize the institutional and intellectual context of the Christian faith. The attention to linear detail invites close inspection, encouraging a meditative engagement with the print’s symbolic content.