Ruth en Boaz in de graanschuur 1580

"Ruth en Boaz in de graanschuur" (Ruth and Boaz in the Granary), a 1580 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, depicts a scene from the biblical Book of Ruth. The artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Goltzius' mastery of detail and dramatic composition. The scene is set in a barn, with Ruth discreetly approaching Boaz, who is sleeping on a pile of grain. The contrast between the light and dark areas, achieved through masterful use of hatching, highlights the narrative tension and intimate moment. Goltzius' meticulous rendering of the figures and the barn's interior exemplifies the high standards of Northern Renaissance printmaking.