Begrafenis van Sara 1683 - 1733

"Begrafenis van Sara" is an anonymous etching from 1683-1733 housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the burial of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, an Old Testament story from the Book of Genesis. The scene is set in a cave where Sarah's body is being placed in a tomb. The central scene is surrounded by an elaborate frame featuring intricate scrollwork and two birds. The inclusion of a skull and a halo above the skull reinforces the themes of mortality and heaven, concepts relevant to the burial of Sarah.