Isaak en Rebekka bespied door Abimelech 1696 - 1727

This etching by Dutch artist Matthijs Pool, dated between 1696 and 1727, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Isaac and Rebekah. In the artwork, Abimelech, the king of Gerar, observes Isaac and Rebekah, his wife, together through a window. This scene is from the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 8, where Abimelech discovers Isaac's deception of portraying his wife as his sister. The etching highlights the dramatic moment of discovery and the tension between the three figures. Pool's skilled use of line and detail creates a sense of realism and depth, capturing the emotions and dynamics of the scene. The artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a visual interpretation of a crucial moment in the biblical narrative.