Tafelen der wet 1683 - 1710

"Tafelen der Wet" (Tables of the Law), created by Bernard Picart between 1683 and 1710, is a detailed engraving depicting the Ten Commandments. The intricate design features a central panel containing the text of the Commandments in French, surrounded by a decorative border with symbolic motifs. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of detail and his ability to convey complex theological concepts through visual language. The engraving's ornate frame, filled with intricate scrolls and geometric patterns, speaks to the importance and reverence given to the Ten Commandments in 17th and 18th century Dutch culture. The work, with its careful use of typography and visual symbolism, was likely intended for devotional purposes and remains a significant example of religious art from the period.