Tafel der Toonbroden 1685 - 1725

"Tafel der Toonbroden" (Table of Showbread) is an etching by Dutch artist Philip van Gunst, dating from 1685-1725. It depicts a detailed representation of a table used in the Jewish Temple, upon which were placed twelve loaves of bread, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The meticulous craftsmanship of the table, its ornate carvings, and the arrangement of the Showbread with a pitcher and bowls, all speak to Van Gunst's keen eye for detail and his ability to depict religious objects with reverence. This work is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.