Gevecht tussen vier tegen vijf koningen c. 1645 - 1740
christoffelvaniisichem
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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narrative-art
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baroque
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figuration
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history-painting
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engraving
"Gevlacht tussen vier tegen vijf koningen" is a 17th-century print by Christoffel van Sichem, depicting a biblical scene of the battle between four kings and five kings, as detailed in Genesis chapter 14. The print showcases a dynamic composition with detailed figures in a dramatic fight scene, using a chiaroscuro technique to emphasize the contrast between light and dark. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.
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