Transport van de Ark van het verbond 1722

Jacob Folkema's "Transport van de Ark van het verbond" (1722) is a Baroque etching depicting the transport of the Ark of the Covenant. Folkema uses rich detail and precise lines to capture a dramatic scene from the Bible, highlighting the solemn procession of the Ark through the wilderness. The composition showcases the Ark at the center, surrounded by people, animals, and a dramatic landscape, underscoring the power and importance of the event. The engraving's ornate frame and the figures in the foreground, including a grieving woman and a woman holding a child, enhance the narrative and create a sense of drama and solemnity. Folkema's work exemplifies the artistry of etching and its ability to capture historical and religious narratives with compelling detail.