Geboorte van Salmon 17th century

This 17th-century etching by J. Hattu depicts the "Geboorte van Salmon", or birth of Salmon, a biblical figure from the Book of Ruth. The scene is set amidst a rocky landscape, with numerous figures surrounding a woman seated on a horse. The artist's detailed depiction of the scene, with its intricate figures and landscape, exemplifies the popular genre of biblical illustration in the Dutch Golden Age. The print's small dimensions, measuring 78mm by 110mm, suggest it was intended for personal use or for inclusion in a larger collection of engravings.