Schepping van het licht 1585

"Schepping van het licht" (Creation of Light) is a 1585 engraving by an anonymous artist depicting the biblical account of the creation of light. The scene shows God, radiating light, creating the sun and moon, with the earth depicted below him. The engraving showcases a dramatic use of light and shadow, emphasizing the divine power of God. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular artistic practice of depicting biblical stories during the 16th century.