Christus en de overspelige vrouw

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 308 mm x breedte 385 mm

Art Historical Context

**Christus en de Overspelige Vrouw** by Philippe Joseph Tassaertactive 1742–1803) depicts a timeless biblical scene from the Gospel John (8:1–11), where Christ protects a woman accused of adultery, declaring, "Let he who is without sin cast first stone." This etching beautifully captures the moment's tension, mercy, and moral depth, a popular subject in Western art for its themes of forgiveness and hypocrisy. Tassaert, a Flemish engraver who worked in Paris and London excelled in reproductive prints, often interpreting works by earlier masters. Executed in etching—a technique using acid to bi...