Roeping van Abraham 1550 - 1625

"Roeping van Abraham" (The Calling of Abraham) is an etching by Pieter Jalhea Furnius, a Dutch artist who lived from 1545 to 1610. The etching was likely created between 1550 and 1625 and features a scene from the Book of Genesis in which God calls upon Abraham to leave his homeland and travel to a new land. Abraham, depicted as an older man with a staff and flowing robes, is seen walking towards the right, his gaze directed upward towards God, who is depicted as a figure emerging from a cloud. The scene is further populated by a group of figures, possibly representing Abraham's family and possessions, indicating his journey. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Furnius's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of biblical narratives.