Job op de mestvaalt 1509

"Job op de mestvaalt" (Job on the Dunghill), a 1509 woodcut by Albrecht Durer, depicts a scene from the Book of Job. Job, a righteous man, is afflicted with terrible suffering, symbolized by a devil tormenting him with a club, while his wife, dressed in a simple yet elegant gown, urges him to "curse God and die." This dramatic yet small-scale artwork showcases Durer's mastery of detail and his ability to convey complex emotions in a single image, making it a significant example of his artistic talent.