Elisa vervloekt de kinderen 1722 - 1784

"Elisa vervloekt de kinderen" ("Elisha curses the children") is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke. The artwork depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where the prophet Elisha curses a group of children for mocking him. The etching is a fine example of Fokke’s detailed and expressive style, with a clear focus on the drama of the scene. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques create a sense of depth and movement, while the expressive gestures of the figures highlight the tension of the moment. This artwork is a good example of Dutch religious art from the 18th century, and is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.