Tamar toont het onderpand c. 1549

"Tamar toont het onderpand" (Tamar Shows the Pledge), a 1549 engraving by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, depicts a biblical scene from the Book of Genesis. Tamar, in the center, stands before a group of men, presenting a staff as proof of her claim to the inheritance. Coornhert’s etching style is characterized by its detailed figures and dramatic composition, highlighting the tension in this pivotal moment. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in depicting biblical narratives with vivid realism.