Verzoeking van Job 1645 - 1646

"Verzoeking van Job" (1645-1646) by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, a Dutch engraver and publisher, depicts a scene from the Book of Job, a biblical tale of suffering and faith. The print showcases Job, covered in boils, sitting on a pile of ash as he is comforted by his wife. The scene is set against a backdrop of fiery flames, perhaps referencing the biblical passage where Job's possessions and family are lost. This intimate and visually powerful woodcut, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into Sichem's skilled execution of the biblical narrative through fine detail and dramatic composition.