Spiegel der toespelingen 1610

This engraving, *Spiegel der toespelingen*, created by Theodoor Galle in 1610, depicts a complex composition of figures and scenes within a circular frame. The central image features three men kneeling, seemingly holding the frame aloft, while smaller panels around the edge depict scenes from the Bible. These panels are labeled A through L, and a key underneath provides explanations, suggesting the work is a visual riddle, intended to engage viewers in deciphering its meaning. The work's intricate design and reliance on religious imagery makes it a prime example of the intellectual and devotional currents prevalent in 17th-century Dutch art.