Vaatwerk voor het tabernakel 1645 - 1646

"Vaatwerk voor het tabernakel" (1645-1646) by Christoffel van (II) Sichem is an engraving depicting the creation of sacred vessels for the Tabernacle. The detailed scene portrays three figures engaged in the meticulous process of crafting the vessels, with a burning furnace and various tools visible. Sichem’s masterful engraving technique captures the intricate details of the workshop, while the composition emphasizes the importance of these objects in Jewish ritual. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the skilled craftsmanship of the 17th century.