Allegorie op het Oude en Nieuwe Testament 1651 - 1679

Abraham de Blois's "Allegory of the Old and New Testaments" (1651-1679) is a pair of etchings now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The etchings depict symbolic representations of the Old and New Testaments. The left etching depicts a man standing next to a stone with a large scroll, which is covered by a curtain. The right etching portrays a similar scene with a man standing next to a plinth, with a lamb standing above a shield. The title "Allegory of the Old and New Testaments" suggests that the etchings are intended to represent and symbolize the contents of each Testament. The composition of the etchings is balanced and symmetrical, with the figures and objects placed in a harmonious and orderly way, highlighting the clear distinction between the two testaments. This is a great example of a print series that serves as a visual aid for understanding the Bible.