Bilder Jacob Cats (1577-1660) – David and Abigail – Engraving (1655)

Beskrivning

"David trouwt Abigail." This engraving illustrates the biblical encounter between David and Abigail. The scene depicts Abigail kneeling before David in a gesture of humility and supplication, accompanied by her attendants and offerings, while David stands before his mounted soldiers. This print originates from the collective works of Jacob Cats, specifically the section titled Houwelick, published in Amsterdam by Jan Jacobsz. Schipper. The image serves as a moral and religious example of wisdom, diplomacy, and the virtuous conduct of a woman in preventing conflict through peaceful intercession.

Jacob Cats was a preeminent Dutch poet, jurist, and diplomat who became one of the most widely read authors of the Dutch Golden Age. He achieved immense popularity through his didactic emblem books, which utilized everyday domestic imagery and historical narratives to convey complex moral, religious, and social lessons. His writing style was so accessible and his moral advice so deeply integrated into Dutch culture that he earned the affectionate title Father Cats. Beyond his literary success, Cats held high-ranking political positions, including the office of Grand Pensionary of Holland, and played a significant role in the diplomatic and legal foundations of the Dutch Republic.

Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats.

Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 25 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1655.

Condition Report:
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