Chilkia leest de wetten voor aan koning Josia 1538

This woodcut, created by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1538, depicts the biblical story of Hilkiah reading the Book of the Law to King Josiah. The scene is set in a grand hall, where Josiah sits on a throne surrounded by his court. Hilkiah stands before him, holding the scroll open, while a fire burns in the background. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Holbein's mastery of detail and his ability to convey a sense of drama and reverence in his work.