Chilkia leest de wetten voor aan koning Josia 1645 - 1646

"Chilkia leest de wetten voor aan koning Josia," a 17th-century woodcut by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a biblical scene from the Book of Kings. The artwork portrays the prophet Chilkia reading the Book of the Law before King Josiah and his court, illustrating the discovery of the lost scroll in the temple, an event that would inspire Josiah's religious reforms. The detailed depiction of the figures and the architectural setting, including the patterned floor, is characteristic of Sichem's style, which often combined historical accuracy with expressive detail. The image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and stands as a testament to the power of storytelling through art.