Allegorie op de berechting van de Amsterdamse bedrieger Aron Abrahams 1737

This 1737 etching by Andries van Buysen, titled "Allegorie op de berechting van de Amsterdamse bedrieger Aron Abrahams," depicts the allegorical trial of Aron Abrahams, a con artist from Amsterdam. The artwork portrays Justice, represented by a figure holding scales, above the scene of Abrahams' trial. Below Justice, a group of animals are depicted, representing the different aspects of Abrahams' crimes. The artwork is a striking example of 18th-century Dutch graphic art, showcasing the artist's skill in conveying a complex narrative through a combination of visual and textual elements.