Manoach en zijn vrouw zien de engel in de vlam van hun offer opstijgen 1780

This etching by Dutch artist Theodoor Koning, created in 1780, depicts the biblical story of Manoah and his wife witnessing an angel ascending in flames from their offering. The scene is rendered in a dramatic and expressive style, capturing the awe and wonder of the event. The angel's soaring figure contrasts with the kneeling figures of Manoah and his wife, highlighting the power and majesty of the divine. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Koning's mastery of line and detail in creating a captivating visual narrative.