The Taking of Jericho from Catholische Bibell, plate ten from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century c. 1564 - 1937

"The Taking of Jericho" is a woodcut print from the 16th century by German artist Virgilius Solis the Elder. This print is from a series of woodcuts from biblical books, depicting a scene from the book of Joshua. It shows the moment when the Israelites march around the city of Jericho, causing its walls to collapse. The scene is filled with detail and dynamic movement, typical of the style of woodcut printing of the time. This print is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.