Allegorie op het gebed 1744

"Allegorie op het gebed" (Allegory of Prayer), created in 1744 by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips, is an etching that depicts a symbolic representation of prayer. The composition showcases a central female figure in a prayerful posture, surrounded by figures representing different aspects of faith. Above them, a beam of light shines through the clouds, suggesting divine presence. The etching's detail and the use of light and shadow contribute to its visual appeal and its profound religious message. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.