86 Willem Goeree & Jan Luyken – The Plague of Frogs in Egypt – Engraving
This richly detailed biblical engraving illustrates the Plague of Frogs from the Book of Exodus, where Aaron stretches out his hand and frogs overrun the rivers, canals, and land of Egypt. The composition, engraved by Jan Luyken after a design by Willem Goeree, captures a bustling and chaotic cityscape teeming with alarmed citizens, priests, and guards reacting to the amphibian invasion. Frogs swarm streets, buildings, and homes, emphasizing the supernatural scale of the affliction. In the background, classical and Egyptian architectural elements frame the narrative, merging biblical history with a 17th-century visual idiom.
Willem Goeree was a Dutch author, engraver, and art theorist known for his theological and historical publications that blended classical and biblical iconography. Jan Luyken, a prolific Dutch engraver, was renowned for his dramatic and expressive religious illustrations, particularly those produced for theological works. Their collaboration typifies the fusion of scriptural interpretation with elaborate printmaking in the Dutch Golden Age.
Artist or Maker:
Willem Goeree & Jan Luyken
Dimensions:
32 cm x 38 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
Late 17th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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