Ark des Verbonds in de tempel van Dagon 1645 - 1740

This engraving, titled "Ark des Verbonds in de tempel van Dagon", created by Christoffel van (II) Sichem between 1645 and 1740, depicts the biblical story of the Ark of the Covenant. The image shows the Philistine god Dagon falling before the Ark in his temple. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of 17th-century Dutch art, illustrating a moment of religious significance with dramatic detail and historical context. The artist masterfully uses light and shadow to accentuate the dramatic scene and capture the tension of the moment.