Begrafenis van Abraham 1555

"Begrafenis van Abraham" (Burial of Abraham), a 1555 engraving by Dutch artist Cornelis Bos (1510-1556), depicts a scene from the Bible. The engraving shows Abraham, an aged patriarch, being carried to his grave by a group of men while his family mourns behind them. The scene is set in a hilly landscape with a town in the background. The detail and emotionality of the engraving reflect the prevalent Northern Renaissance artistic style of the time, which favored realism and religious narratives. The engraving is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering art enthusiasts a glimpse into the artistic expressions of 16th-century Europe.