Laatste woorden van koning David 1645 - 1646

"Laatste woorden van koning David" (Last Words of King David), a 1645-1646 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts King David on his deathbed, delivering his final words to a group of assembled individuals. This detailed artwork, a small-scale piece measuring 110 mm in height and 82 mm in width, is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The scene unfolds in an interior setting, with a checkered floor and a richly patterned canopy bed framing the powerful figure of the king. The artwork, created during the Dutch Golden Age, showcases van Sichem's mastery of detail and his ability to portray a poignant historical moment with expressive realism.