De verwoesting van Jericho 1569

"De verwoesting van Jericho" (The Destruction of Jericho) is a 1569 engraving by Philips Galle, a renowned printmaker. It depicts the biblical story of the destruction of Jericho, a fortified city, by the Israelites, whose walls fell down after they marched around them seven times, blowing trumpets. This dramatic scene is shown in great detail, with collapsing buildings, soldiers marching, and a group of priests carrying a sacred Ark. This print, an example of the Northern Renaissance style, was likely part of a larger series illustrating the Old Testament, highlighting a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative.