Val van Jericho 1675

"Val van Jericho" (1675) is an etching by Pietro Aquila (1650-1700) depicting the biblical story of the fall of Jericho. The image shows a group of men marching around the city walls of Jericho, blowing trumpets and carrying the Ark of the Covenant. This scene, from the Book of Joshua, tells the story of how the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city seven times, blowing trumpets and shouting. Aquila's etching captures the drama and power of this biblical event, showcasing the dynamic movement of the Israelites and the crumbling walls of the city in the background.