Job hoort het slechte nieuws van boodschappers 1563

"Job hears the bad news from the messengers" is an etching by Philips Galle, dated 1563. This print, part of a series of 19 depicting the life of Job from the Bible, shows the moment Job receives news of his family's demise and the loss of his possessions. The dramatic scene features messengers approaching Job, who kneels in despair as he processes the devastating news. Galle, known for his intricate engravings, captures the intensity of the moment with detailed figures and a stark, yet expressive, composition. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful example of Renaissance-era art reflecting religious narratives and moral themes.