Plate 10: The Fall of Jericho, from 'The Battles of the Old Testament' 1585 - 1615

Antonio Tempesta’s etching, “Plate 10: The Fall of Jericho, from ‘The Battles of the Old Testament’”, is a dramatic depiction of the biblical story of the fall of Jericho, a city that is said to have fallen after seven days of marching around its walls by the Israelites. The etching, which was created between 1585 and 1615, depicts the moment the walls of Jericho fall, with an angel leading the Israelites in their charge. Tempesta’s etching is a testament to the power of faith and the strength of a unified people.