Ruth 1588 - 1595

"Ruth" is an engraving by Flemish artist Jan (II) Collaert, created between 1588 and 1595. The print depicts the biblical figure of Ruth, a Moabite woman who, after her husband's death, decides to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem. Ruth is shown standing in a field, holding a bundle of wheat, and pointing towards a tent in the distance. This engraving, with its focus on a biblical narrative, exemplifies the tradition of "history painting" that was popular in 16th-century Europe. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.