Stamvaders Dan en Gad 1585 - 1643

This engraving by Johann Sadeler I, titled “Stamvaders Dan en Gad” (1585-1643), depicts the biblical figures Dan and Gad. The artwork features two distinct scenes, with Dan on the left and Gad on the right. Dan, holding a staff, stands before a scene of a horse trampling a man, while Gad holds a sword and stands near discarded armor and a shield. This engraving is characteristic of the period, with its use of detailed linework and a focus on historical and religious narratives. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers viewers insight into the artistic traditions of the 16th and 17th centuries and provides a visual interpretation of biblical stories.