Allegorie op de macht van God 1734

"Allegorie op de macht van God" (Allegory on the Power of God), a 1734 etching by Dutch artist Jan Goeree, showcases a complex allegorical scene. The image depicts a seated figure surrounded by various symbols of knowledge and power, including a compass, an hourglass, and a globe. Above, a hand emerges from clouds holding a compass, while a divine eye watches over the scene. The composition suggests a philosophical exploration of God's control over human destiny, emphasizing the power of divine knowledge and the limitations of human understanding. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the intellectual and religious concerns of the 18th century.