Voorspelling van Simsons geboorte; het offer van Manoach 1708 - 1780

"Voorspelling van Simsons geboorte; het offer van Manoach" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, dating back to 1708-1780. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Manoah and his wife, praying for the birth of their son Samson. It is a powerful and dramatic scene, characterized by strong contrasts of light and shadow, a hallmark of Rembrandt's style, whose work Houbraken was known to emulate. The engraving is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The artwork measures 382 mm in height and 422 mm in width. This engraving, like many others from this period, reveals the influence of Rembrandt's powerful use of chiaroscuro and dramatic composition.