Bijbelprentjes 12 stuks. Naar J. Buys 1751 - 1816

This print after J. Buys was made by Reinier Vinkeles in the late 18th century. The print captures a moment of judgment or condemnation, rendered in the detailed engraving style characteristic of the period. Prints such as these were often made for distribution within religious communities or for educational purposes, so considering the political climate is crucial. The Age of Enlightenment, with its emphasis on reason and individualism, challenged traditional religious authority. This print, therefore, enters a complex arena. Is it reinforcing traditional power structures, or perhaps subtly critiquing them by visually dissecting such a scene? The artist was working during a time of shifting social and political landscapes, where the power of the church was being questioned, inviting us to reflect on how images perpetuate power dynamics, then and now.