Joden worden vermoord tijdens de Sabbath 1697

This 1697 anonymous etching, *Joden worden vermoord tijdens de Sabbath*, depicts a scene from the Book of Maccabees, specifically the massacre of Jews during the Sabbath. This artwork uses dramatic imagery, including soldiers with spears attacking the Jewish people, to highlight the brutality of the event and demonstrate the vulnerability of the Jews on their holy day. The text below the image references a specific verse in the book and reinforces the narrative of the artwork, further highlighting the historical and religious context of the scene. This piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies the historical and cultural significance of the Book of Maccabees in art history.