Atalja en Joas c. 1711s

This engraving, "Atalja en Joas" by Willem de Broen, depicts a scene from the Bible. The image, created around 1711, shows the coronation of Joash, the young King of Judah, as his wicked grandmother, Athaliah, attempts to stop the ceremony. De Broen was a Dutch artist known for his engravings and etchings, often of biblical subjects. This work is an example of Baroque-style engraving with dramatic use of light and shadow and a focus on emotional intensity. The work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the tension and drama of the biblical story in a visually compelling manner.