Allegorie van drie religies 1788

Christian Bernhard Rode's "Allegorie van drie religies" (1788) is an etching that depicts three figures representing different religions. The figures are depicted in a seated and standing positions, holding open books and other objects. The central figure is a woman, perhaps symbolizing Christianity, while the figures on the left and right may represent Judaism and Islam. This work, currently in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale etching, measuring only 153mm x 127mm. It provides a glimpse into Rode's interest in religious symbolism and his skill in depicting the human form through the medium of etching.