Chronologisch overzicht bij het derde deel 1653 - 1654

This 17th-century artwork, "Chronologisch overzicht bij het derde deel," by Dutch artist Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, is a handwritten chronology of the period between the Babylonian captivity and the birth of Christ. The artwork is a detailed record of biblical history, divided into eras marked by prominent rulers and prophets, from the Persian Empire to the reign of Herod the Great. This "Chronological Overview" is a testament to the importance of biblical scholarship in the Dutch Golden Age, and the Rijksmuseum's collection displays Schabaelje's meticulous and informative manuscript.