Straf van de ongehoorzame godsman 1720 - 1728

"Straf van de ongehoorzame godsman" (Punishment of the disobedient Godman) is a 1720-1728 etching by Dutch artist Joseph Mulder. This print depicts the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a whale, as found in the Book of Jonah. The scene is set outdoors with a mountainous backdrop and a lion looking on. The detail and chiaroscuro technique create a sense of drama and tension, highlighting the punishment for disobedience.