Oorlog met de Amalekieten 1645 - 1740

"Oorlog met de Amalekieten" (1645-1740) is an etching by Christoffel van (II) Sichem depicting a scene from the Book of Exodus in which the Israelites fight the Amalekites. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the biblical narrative of Moses raising his hands to secure victory for the Israelites, with the detailed imagery highlighting the tactical nature of the battle. Sichem's use of line and shading conveys the drama and dynamism of the conflict. This work showcases the artist's mastery of printmaking and the rich tradition of biblical illustration in Dutch art.