Bijbelfiguren onthullen het portret van Mozes 1690

This etching by Gilliam van der Gouwen, titled "Bijbelfiguren onthullen het portret van Mozes" (Bible Figures Reveal the Portrait of Moses), dates back to 1690 and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a scene of allegorical figures surrounding a portrait of Moses. The central figure of Moses, holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments, is framed by an angel and other figures. The print's details, including the symbols held by the figures, highlight the importance of the biblical narrative. Van der Gouwen's use of etching contributes to the print's detailed, delicate lines and underscores the intricate symbolism of the work. This print exemplifies the illustrative art of the 17th century and its focus on depicting biblical scenes in an allegorical manner.