Apostel Paulus laat zijn haar afknippen 1697

This 1697 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a biblical scene where Paul the Apostle has his hair cut short as a sign of his vow. This scene, which refers to Acts 18:18, is part of a larger series of engravings illustrating the Bible. The scene is set in a room with an open doorway leading to a courtyard. The composition features multiple figures, including Paul seated in the center, receiving a haircut from a man on his right. Other figures stand around, observing the scene. This small, detailed engraving demonstrates the artist's skilled use of line to depict form and texture, and its intimate scale contributes to a sense of immediacy and intimacy.