Geseling van Christus 1590 - 1622

This print, *Geseling van Christus,* was made by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert. The medium is engraving, and the process involves cutting lines into a metal plate, applying ink, and pressing it onto paper. The crisp lines and detailed textures are hallmarks of this printmaking tradition. Consider the labor embedded in this small object. Bolswert would have had to be highly skilled to render such detail on the metal plate. The composition is designed to elicit an emotional response from the viewer. Its cultural significance is tied to the history of religious imagery, where prints like this played a crucial role in disseminating visual narratives. This work reflects the broader themes of suffering, sacrifice, and redemption. The image, multiplied and distributed through printmaking, speaks to a society grappling with questions of faith, morality, and the human condition. In essence, the print is not just an object, but a cultural artifact that encapsulates the complex interplay of materials, making, and meaning.