Lamekis in de gevangenis 1786

"Lamekis in de gevangenis" (Lamech in Prison), an engraving by Emmanuel Jean de Ghendt, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Lamech, the father of Noah, and the murder of Cain, the first murderer. The engraving, dated 1786, shows Lamech being apprehended by soldiers while he mourns the death of Cain, demonstrating a powerful and emotional scene. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies the visual power of 18th-century printmaking in conveying biblical narratives.