Twee getuigen van God worden door een beest verslonden 1563 - 1574

"Twee getuigen van God worden door een beest verslonden" (Two Witnesses of God are Devoured by a Beast) is an etching by Gerard van Groeningen, dating from 1563 - 1574. It depicts a scene from the Book of Revelation, chapter 11, where two prophets are killed by a beast. The scene is set in a city with a large crowd, and the beast is shown devouring one of the prophets. This artwork demonstrates a powerful portrayal of the apocalyptic imagery from the Bible, a subject that was popular in the 16th century. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, measures 269 mm in height and 245 mm in width. This print provides a unique glimpse into van Groeningen's artistry and the visual representation of religious narratives during his lifetime.