Mahalalel met zijn vrouw en kinderen 1530

"Mahalalel met zijn vrouw en kinderen" is a 1530 woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting a scene from the Book of Genesis. The artwork shows the patriarch Mahalalel, his wife, and three children. Mahalalel is clad in armor holding a spear and a shield, while his wife is dressed in a long gown with a fur-trimmed collar. The three children are naked and appear to be playing. This artwork showcases the importance of lineage and family in religious contexts, a subject that was widely explored in Renaissance art. The piece currently resides at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where art enthusiasts can study its intricate detail and historical significance.