Bilder Piter Schulz (1642-1718) – Job Restored to Prosperity – Engraving (1670)

Beskrivning

"Na alle ongemack wert Iob op nieu gesegent en van sÿn Vriendé met giften vereert" This engraving depicts the concluding scene from the Book of Job, illustrating the restoration of Job's wealth and family. The composition shows Job standing before a building at the left, receiving visitors who bring him gifts as tokens of comfort. The foreground and middle ground are filled with a variety of livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, and camels, symbolizing the doubling of his former possessions. The scene is set in an expansive landscape under a cloudy sky, representing the divine favor returned to him after his period of suffering. This work was published in a series of biblical illustrations printed in Amsterdam.

Piter Schulz, also known as Pieter Schut, was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman active in Amsterdam during the mid to late seventeenth century. He specialized in producing small scale biblical and topographical illustrations, often collaborating with prominent publishers like Nicolaes Visscher. Schulz was known for his ability to translate complex narratives into clear, detailed compositions that were widely accessible to the Dutch public. His work contributed to the rich tradition of seventeenth century Dutch printmaking, which emphasized both technical precision and religious storytelling. Schulz's engravings remain significant for their documentation of contemporary artistic styles and their role in the dissemination of biblical imagery in northern Europe.

Artist or Maker: Piter Schulz.

Dimensions: Approximately 14 cm x 8 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1670.

Condition Report:
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