Hyrcanus belegert Ptolomeus in het kasteel Dagon 1780

"Hyrcanus Belegert Het Kasteel Dagon" is an etching by Dutch artist Theodoor Koning, created in 1780. The print depicts a scene from a biblical story, showcasing Hyrcanus, the High Priest of the Jews, besieging a castle. The scene is rendered in a detailed and dramatic fashion, capturing the tension and action of the moment. This etching is part of a larger series of prints that Koning produced to illustrate the Bible, known as the "Illustrated Bible" (1780-1782). The print is now held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.