Christus geneest melaatsen
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
415; 302
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**Christus geneest melaatsen (Christ Heals the Lepers)** Niccolò Vicentino, skilled Venetian printmaker active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, created poignant chiaroscuro woodcut in 1608. The work depicts a biblical miracle from the New Testament, where Christ compassionately heals afflicted lepers, emphasizing themes of divine mercy and redemption that resonated deeply in Counter-Reformation Europe. Measuring 302 × 415 mm, its intimate scale made it ideal for personal devotion or scholarly collections. The chiaroscuro technique—using multiple woodblocks to layer tones of light ...