Achtste plaag 1530 - 1533

"Achtste Plaag" is a small woodcut created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1530 and 1533. The artwork depicts the eighth plague of Egypt, the plague of locusts, as described in the Bible's Book of Exodus. The scene features two figures in the foreground, likely representing Moses and Aaron, and a swarm of locusts consuming the land. The dramatic composition highlights the devastation caused by the plague, while the rays of light emanating from above emphasize the divine intervention in the event. This woodcut is a fine example of the artistic expression of biblical narratives during the Northern Renaissance period. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.