Jojakim verbrandt de boekrol van Jeremia 1530 - 1533

This anonymous woodcut depicts the biblical story of the burning of Jeremiah's scrolls, a scene described in the Book of Jeremiah. The image, created between 1530 and 1533, illustrates the moment when King Jehoiakim of Judah, seated in a royal chamber, orders a scribe to burn the prophet Jeremiah's scroll. The woodcut, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, vividly portrays the dramatic event with intricate detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing a moment of religious and political tension.