Saul spreekt met Samuels geest bij de heks van Endor 1662 - 1736

This etching by Gabriel Ehinger, "Saul spreekt met Samuels geest bij de heks van Endor," depicts a scene from the Bible's First Book of Samuel, where King Saul, seeking guidance from God, consults with a witch who summons the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Ehinger's detailed and dramatic composition showcases the tension and desperation of the scene, emphasizing the supernatural elements through the apparition of Samuel's ghost and the surrounding ghostly figures. Created between 1662 and 1736, this artwork exemplifies the artist's mastery of etching and his interest in Biblical narrative. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.