Izebel laat brieven naar de oudsten en aanzienlijksten sturen 1600 - 1652

This anonymous etching, titled *Izebel laat brieven naar de oudsten en aanzienlijksten sturen* (c. 1600-1652), depicts a scene from the Old Testament story of Jezebel, Queen of Israel, and the prophet Naboth. The engraving shows Jezebel instructing scribes to write letters to the elders of the city, falsely accusing Naboth of treason so she can seize his vineyard. This work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlights the dark side of power, with Jezebel's cunning manipulation and the stark contrast between her opulent attire and the scribes' humble posture.