Wangedrag van de zonen van Eli

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collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

### Wangedrag van de zonen Eli (The Wickedness of the Sons of) Created by Dutch engraver Joseph Mulder between 1720 and 172, this engraving vividly captures a dramatic biblical scene from 1 Samuel 2:12-17, depicting the corrupt behavior of Eli's sons,ophni and Phinehas, abused their priestly roles by seizing sacrificial meat before it was offered to God. Measuring 355mm by 220mm, the print exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of early 18th-century Dutch printmaking during the waning years of the Golden Age, when artists like Mulder bridged Baroque drama with emerging Rococo elegance. Mul...

About the Artist

Joseph Mulder · 1659–1718

Joseph Mulder (1659/1660–1710 or later) was a renowned Dutch Golden Age printmaker whose work exemplifies the sophisticated reproductive engraving practiced in Amsterdam during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Trained under notable masters including Bogaert and influenced by Romeyn de Hooghe, Mulder achieved particular distinction for his scientific illustrations, most notably ...