Jonah fleeing the presence of the Lord 1566

This engraving by Philips Galle, created in 1566, depicts the biblical story of Jonah fleeing from the presence of the Lord. The scene is set on a stormy sea, with a ship tossed about by raging waves. Jonah, the central figure, is shown desperately clinging to the ship's railing, his face contorted in terror as he is pursued by God in the sky above. The dramatic composition and detailed rendering of the figures and the turbulent sea create a powerful and emotive scene. The work, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Galle’s mastery of the engraving technique and his ability to translate a biblical story into a visually captivating image.