Begrafenis van Johannes de Doper 1580 - 1600

"Begrafenis van Johannes de Doper" is a 16th century engraving by Jacob de Weert that depicts the burial of John the Baptist. It shows four men carrying the body of John the Baptist on a stretcher. The men are walking out of a building with a barred window in the background. The scene is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, typical of Dutch engravings of the period. This print is a small, intimate work, measuring only 108mm x 88mm. It is an excellent example of the Dutch engraver’s art and the artist's understanding of historical biblical narratives.