Passio verbigenae quae redeptio Christ (...)

An oval engraving showing Christ and the twelve apostles at the Last Supper, with John the Evangelist leaning his head on Christ's chest. Below this main scene, a smaller compartment depicts Judas Iscariot accepting payment from the high priests for his betrayal. The entire image is framed by dense Mannerist ornament, including scrolls, cherubs, and household items like a bread basket and a large water jug.

The work belongs to the 'Passio verbigenae' series, which translates to 'The Passion of the Word-born,' reflecting a Neoplatonic and Logos-centered interpretation of Christ's life. This focus on Christ as the 'Verbum' (Word) was a key bridge between late Renaissance orthodox theology and the philosophical traditions of Neoplatonism and Hermeticism.