Visioen van Jeremia die de val van Jeruzalem aankondigt 1530 - 1533

This anonymous woodcut print from the 16th century depicts the prophet Jeremiah, kneeling in prayer, while witnessing the destruction of Jerusalem. In the sky above, God is seen in the clouds, wielding a sword and holding a pot, both symbols of the impending judgment of the city. The artist has used fine lines and hatching to render the details of Jeremiah's attire, the landscape, and the dramatic cloud formations. This print is a powerful visual depiction of the biblical story of the fall of Jerusalem, a popular theme in art throughout history.