De eerste plaag van Egypte 1755 - 1779

"De eerste plaag van Egypte" (The First Plague of Egypt) is a 1755-1779 engraving by the Kaiserlich Franziskische Akademie. It depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where the Nile River is turned to blood as the first plague against the Egyptians. The print shows a bustling cityscape, with the river in the foreground, where people are trying to collect water and fish. The scene is full of detail, including the buildings, trees, and people, and the use of bright colors and fine lines gives a sense of realism to the work. The engraving is a great example of the artistic style of the 18th century, which was characterized by a focus on realism and detail. This print was part of a larger series, likely portraying the ten plagues in the Book of Exodus. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.