Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols by Jacques Ignatius de Roore

Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols c. 1704 - 1744

jacquesignatiusderoore

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painterly

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols" (c. 1704-1744) by Jacques Ignatius de Roore (1686-1747) depicts the biblical story of Jeroboam, the first king of Israel, establishing a new religion with golden calves as idols. The painting features a detailed and chaotic scene with many figures, including Jeroboam sacrificing an animal, priests, and people worshipping the idols. The composition captures the religious fervor and confusion of the event, highlighting the contrast between Jeroboam's actions and the true God's laws. This work is a prime example of Baroque art, emphasizing dramatic lighting, movement, and emotion.

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Jeroboam, the King of Israel, enjoined his people to idolatry to prevent their contact with the Kingdom of Judah. When he tried to arrest a defiant priest during a pagan sacrifice, his hand withered and the altar shattered. He had trespassed God’s First Commandment: ‘Thou shalt have no other gods before me.’ De Roore impressed his contemporaries with such depictions of complex stories.