Korach, Datan en Abiram en hun gezinnen worden door de aarde verzwolgen 1728

This etching, "Korach, Datan en Abiram en hun gezinnen worden door de aarde verzwolgen" (Korah, Dathan and Abiram and their families are swallowed by the earth), created by Dutch artist Gilliam van der Gouwen in 1728, depicts a scene from the Book of Numbers in the Bible. The scene illustrates the punishment of Korah, Dathan and Abiram for their rebellion against Moses. The dramatic composition, with figures falling into the earth, emphasizes the gravity of their sin. This artwork is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch etching, highlighting the detail and storytelling capabilities of the art form.