Gideon og hans mænd ødelægger Baals alter 1561

"Gideon og hans mænd ødelægger Baals alter" is an anonymous 16th-century engraving depicting the biblical story of Gideon destroying an altar to Baal. The image depicts a group of men actively dismantling the altar, their powerful movements and determined expressions highlighting their religious fervor. The scene is set in a landscape, suggesting the open-air setting of the biblical narrative. The engraving is a striking example of the use of art to illustrate religious stories and teachings, and it continues to resonate with viewers today.