Besnijdenis van Christus
Medium
etching
Dimensions
291; 250
About this artwork
height 291 mm x width 250 mm
Art Historical Context
**The Circumcision of Christ (Besnijdenis van)** Created in 1732 by Christian Ernst Dietrich, a prominent German Rococo artist and etcher active in Dresden, this etching captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of Luke: the circumcision of the infant Jesus on his eighth day, as prescribed by Jewish tradition. At just 20 years old, Dietrich produced this work early in his career, showcasing skill in translating religious narratives into intimate, expressive prints. Measuring 291 mm high by 250 mm wide, it reflects the era's fascination with sacred scenes, blending spiritual devotio...
About the Artist
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich · 1712–1774
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712–1774) was a German painter and etcher of considerable versatility, celebrated in his own time for a chameleonic ability to work convincingly in the manner of the great Dutch and Flemish masters of the preceding century. Born in Weimar, he received early training from his father and later studied under Alexander Thiele in Dresden, the city with which his caree...