Juda geeft Tamar zijn zegelring 1782

This etching, "Juda geeft Tamar zijn zegelring" (Juda gives Tamar his signet ring), created in 1782 by Adam von Bartsch (1757-1821), depicts a scene from the biblical story of Judah and Tamar. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bartsch's masterful use of line and shading to convey the story's emotional weight. The figures are rendered with expressive detail, highlighting the drama of the encounter between Judah and Tamar. Bartsch's etching is a testament to the enduring power of biblical narratives and their ability to inspire artistic expression.