Zebulon 1550

Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert etched "Zebulon," a small print, around the late 16th century. Here, Zebulon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is depicted crafting a fishing net. The imagery of the sea, fish, and maritime activity ties directly to Zebulon's prophecy, in which he dwells by the sea and becomes a haven for ships. This symbol of the sea and maritime trade is an ancient one. Consider the recurrence of such watery symbols in antiquity. Poseidon, god of the sea, reigned supreme, his trident a sign of power over the chaotic waters, much like Zebulon's dominion here. The sea, in its vastness, represents both opportunity and danger. This duality stirs deep within us, echoing ancestral memories of reliance on and respect for the ocean's bounty. The image is a potent reminder of how symbols evolve, carrying layers of meaning across generations and cultures.