Mozes breekt de tafelen der wet 1645 - 1740

"Mozes breekt de tafelen der wet" (Moses Breaks the Tablets of the Law) is a 17th-century engraving by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem. The artwork depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where Moses, upon descending Mount Sinai, finds the Israelites worshipping a golden calf. Enraged, he smashes the Ten Commandments tablets, a powerful symbol of God's wrath and the Israelites' betrayal. The engraving's fine detail and dramatic composition effectively portray the emotional intensity of the event, serving as a visual reminder of the importance of faith and obedience.