Jezus Sirach en de personificatie van Gods wijsheid 1634

This 1634 engraving by Cornelis Galle I, titled "Jezus Sirach en de personificatie van Gods wijsheid," depicts a scene of religious allegory. The central figure, Jesus Sirach, is kneeling in prayer and receiving a book from a female figure representing divine wisdom. Above, the figure is enveloped in radiant light, while below, figures representing the damned reach out from the earth. Galle's work is known for its fine detail and dramatic use of light and shadow, making it a captivating example of early 17th-century Dutch religious art. This engraving is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human search for wisdom.