Interieur van moskee 1776

This 1776 etching, “Interieur van moskee,” by Dutch artist Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, depicts a scene from a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. Philips captured the architectural details of the mosque, including the dome with its skylight and the walls with simple windows. The scene shows figures lining the room, a depiction of the gathering for prayer in this Islamic house of worship. The work provides a glimpse into the architecture and religious practices of a distant culture. The artwork is a fascinating example of 18th-century visual documentation and is housed in the Rijksmuseum.