Antiochus Epifanes rooft de tempel van Jeruzalem leeg 1585

This engraving, "Antiochus Epifanes rooft de tempel van Jeruzalem leeg", was created by Wierix in 1585. The scene depicts the sacking of the Temple of Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The detail in the print shows the violence and chaos of the event, with soldiers attacking and killing those who try to defend the temple. It serves as a visual representation of the historical event as interpreted in the 16th century. The engraving is part of a series of illustrations for the "Maccabees" story, and its depiction of a significant historical event makes it a notable work of art.