Allegorie op het Oude en het Nieuwe Testament 1743

"Allegorie op het Oude en het Nieuwe Testament" (Allegory of the Old and New Testament) is an anonymous engraving from 1743 housed in the Rijksmuseum. The composition features four figures: a bearded man holding a staff, representing the Old Testament, and a cloaked figure holding a book, signifying the New Testament. Both are placed on either side of an altar, further emphasizing the contrast between the two testaments. The intricate details and dynamic poses contribute to the visual richness of this small-scale work. This engraving serves as a testament to the artistic skill of the anonymous artist and offers a visual interpretation of the central themes of the Old and New Testaments.