Nebuzaradan neemt het goud en zilver mee en steekt de tempel van Jerusalem in brand 1679 - 1728

This etching by Abraham de Blois, titled "Nebuzaradan neemt het goud en zilver mee en steekt de tempel van Jerusalem in brand," depicts the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BCE. The scene, filled with figures, shows Nebuzaradan, a Babylonian general, leading his men in the plundering and burning of the city. The artwork’s dramatic composition and detailed figures highlight the devastation and violence of the event, capturing a pivotal moment in Jewish history. The etching is a powerful testament to the enduring impact of this historical event.