Job met zweren bedekt 1585

"Job met zweren bedekt" (Job Covered in Sores) is an etching by Jan (I) Snellinck, dated 1585. The print depicts a scene from the Book of Job in the Bible, where Job is afflicted with boils and surrounded by his friends who offer him comfort. The print is part of a series illustrating the Book of Job, created by Snellinck between 1584 and 1585. The work is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The print showcases Snellinck's skill in rendering detailed figures and landscapes. This etching provides a visual representation of a pivotal moment in the story of Job, one that resonates with viewers even today.