Jerobeam wijst naar de profeet en zijn arm verstijft 1697

This 1697 etching by an anonymous artist depicts a scene from the Old Testament. The title, "Jerobeam wijst naar de profeet en zijn arm verstijft" ("Jeroboam points to the prophet and his arm stiffens") refers to a story about King Jeroboam, who is seen here being punished by God for worshipping idols. The image shows Jeroboam, his hand withered, turning away from the prophet as the prophet points his finger heavenward. This scene would have been easily recognizable to the original audience, who would have known the story well. The etching is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.