Mozes toont de koperen slang 1637

"Mozes toont de koperen slang" is an etching by Dutch artist Crispijn van den Queborn, created in 1637. The image depicts the biblical story of the Israelites being bitten by venomous serpents in the wilderness and Moses raising a serpent of bronze on a pole to heal them. The etching features detailed figures in a dramatic pose, highlighting the suffering of the Israelites and the miraculous power of the bronze serpent. It's a striking example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, characterized by its intricate details and clear narrative focus. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.