Manasse in de gevangenis 1645 - 1646

"Manasse in de gevangenis," a 1645-1646 etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the biblical King Manasseh imprisoned in a grand, arched hall. The detailed lines of the etching create a sense of depth and grandeur. Manasseh, a king of Judah who was known for his idolatry, sits chained in a grand chair, his crown serving as a reminder of his fallen status. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the skillful use of line and detail in the Dutch etching tradition.