Aanbidding der herders, op de voorgrond Mozes en vijf profeten 1586 - 1588

Jacob Matham's etching "Aanbidding der herders, op de voorgrond Mozes en vijf profeten" (1586-1588) depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Adoration of the Shepherds, with Moses and five prophets in the foreground. The work is an example of Dutch Renaissance printmaking, a style that was popular during the 16th and 17th centuries, and it was created using the technique of etching, in which a metal plate is coated with acid to create an image. The piece features a detailed depiction of the figures and their surroundings. The artist has used light and shadow to create depth and a sense of realism, creating a detailed scene with rich imagery that would have been accessible to a wide audience during the 16th century. This particular work is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.