Bijbelsche figuren van het Oude Testament 1719 - 1721

This print by weduwe Gijsbert de Groot presents scenes from the Old Testament, rendered with simple lines and blocks of color. The composition is structured as a grid, which divides the narrative into distinct, self-contained episodes. Each scene is defined by strong outlines and filled with flat areas of colour. These limited colour choices serve to highlight specific elements, drawing our attention to the key figures and actions within each biblical story. The use of line and form reduces complex narratives to their essential components, emphasizing universal themes of faith, struggle, and divine intervention. The print operates as a form of visual storytelling. The repetitive grid structure, combined with the simplified visual language, emphasizes a certain reading of the bible. This artwork is a testament to the enduring power of simple forms to communicate complex ideas, inviting us to consider the structures that shape our understanding of the world and the narratives we inherit.