Dans rond het gouden kalf Possibly 1705 - 1728

"Dans rond het gouden kalf" (c. 1705-1728) is an etching by Jan van Vianen (1660-1726). The print depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where the Israelites worship a golden calf after Moses' absence from Mount Sinai. Van Vianen's work is notable for its detailed depiction of the scene, with a crowd of people gathered around the idol, while Moses raises his arms in dismay. The dramatic composition highlights the sinfulness of the Israelites and the consequences of idolatry. This etching is a significant example of Dutch Baroque art, and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.