Naftali 1550

This 1550 engraving, "Naftali," by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert depicts two nude figures. The figure on the left holds an animal with a single horn and antlers, likely representing the biblical figure of Naphtali, the fifth son of Jacob. The figure on the right is seated and holds a staff with a snake coiled around it. This artwork is a fine example of Renaissance engraving, characterized by detailed anatomical study and expressive lines, emphasizing the human form. The inscription beneath the image alludes to the biblical story of Naphtali.