Debora en Barak 1645 - 1740

"Debora en Barak" is a 17th century engraving by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem. It is a detailed depiction of a scene from the Book of Judges in the Bible, in which the prophetess Deborah instructs Barak, a military leader, to fight the Canaanites. Sichem’s print is known for its dramatic composition, featuring a background filled with charging soldiers and a foreground that highlights the key figures of Deborah and Barak. This work would have been made to be part of a series of engravings on biblical themes, and it would have been intended for a general audience.