Bileam en de ezel 1645 - 1646

"Bileam en de ezel" is a woodcut print by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, dating from 1645-1646. This artwork depicts the biblical story of the prophet Bileam and his talking donkey. The scene shows Bileam on his donkey, with an angel appearing before them, striking the donkey with a sword. This print is a fine example of Dutch woodcut art from the 17th century and is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The detail in the print, especially the contrasting textures of the donkey's fur and the angel's wings, highlights Sichem's skill in this technique.