Jozua stuurt boodschappers naar Ai 1552 - 1616

"Jozua stuurt boodschappers naar Ai" (Joshua Sends Messengers to Ai) is a drawing by Frans (I) Francken, completed between 1552 and 1616, depicting the biblical story of Joshua sending spies to Ai. The composition is dynamic, filled with detailed figures and a sense of urgency as messengers approach a fortified city. Francken uses expressive lines and shading to depict the scene with a sense of drama and realism. The drawing exemplifies the artist's skill in depicting historical and religious themes with masterful detail. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.