Pagtsbogen bliver læst op for Jerusalem's indbyggere 1569

Maarten van Heemskerck's drawing "Pagtsbogen bliver læst op for Jerusalem's indbyggere" (1569) depicts a scene from the Book of Jeremiah, where the prophet reads the covenant to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. This detailed pen drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Heemskerck's mastery of perspective and figure drawing, creating a sense of drama and immediacy. The drawing features an architectural backdrop, multiple figures in various poses and the inscription, "I Jerusalem blev det læst op for dem," reinforces the biblical narrative. This artwork exemplifies Heemskerck's interest in biblical themes and his skill as a draftsman.