Rachab verbergt de verspieders 1677 - 1755

This watercolor drawing by Elias van Nijmegen, a Dutch artist active in the 18th century, depicts a scene from the Book of Joshua in the Bible. The artwork, titled "Rachab verbergt de verspieders" ("Rahab Hides the Spies") shows Rahab, a prostitute, hiding two Israelite spies from the King of Jericho. This is a testament to van Nijmegen's ability to create a dynamic narrative, capturing the tension and drama of the biblical story within a small scale format. The artwork is likely a study for a larger work and showcases the artist's skill in drawing and watercolor techniques.