Engel met ladder, hamer, spijkers en zalfpot

A winged angel is shown in a close-up view, supporting a large wooden ladder against its shoulder. In the foreground, tools associated with the Crucifixion—specifically iron nails and a pair of pincers—rest on a textured surface. The angel’s somber expression and the detailed rendering of the tools invite the viewer to meditate on the physical details of Christ's suffering.

As a work by Aegidius Sadeler, a key figure in the artistic circle of Rudolf II in Prague, this print reflects the high-precision engraving style used to communicate complex spiritual and philosophical themes. The ladder and tools serve as 'Arma Christi,' mnemonic symbols used in late Renaissance meditative practices to achieve internal spiritual transformation.