Allegorische voorstelling met Hemel en Aarde 1685

This allegorical engraving by Joseph Mulder, dating back to 1685, depicts a complex scene with celestial and earthly elements. The upper portion shows an eye surrounded by a halo and fiery rays, symbolizing the divine. Below, a serpent and dragon wrestle, representing the battle between good and evil. The anchor and cross, tied by a rope, suggest the hope and salvation offered by Christ. This intricate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Mulder's skill in conveying theological themes through symbolic imagery.