Christus sprekend met Farizeeërs

About this artwork

height 30 mm x width 30 mm

Art Historical Context

Nestled among our collection of miniature works is *Christus sprekend Farizeeërs* ("Christ Speaking with the Pharisees"), an artwork from 1590 rendered on paper. Measuring just 30 mm by 30 mm, this tiny gem captures a pivotal New Testament moment from the Gospels, where Jesus engages in debate with the Pharisees, emphasizing themes of faith, authority, and moral teaching. Its diminutive scale suggests it may have been designed for personal devotion, perhaps as an illustration in a prayer book, manuscript, or emblem series popular in late 16th-century Europe. Created during a time of religious...