Zeven jaren van overvloed 1645 - 1740

"Zeven jaren van overvloed" (Seven Years of Abundance), a 17th-century woodcut by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Joseph, who stores grain during seven years of plenty to prepare for the famine that follows. The scene shows people gathering grain and storing it in buildings, illustrating the concept of abundance and preparation. This artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's focus on biblical narratives and the importance of prudence and resourcefulness.