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Job manure heap History series title Historia Jobi
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Job manure heap History series title Historia Jobi
Job on the manure heap History of Job (series title) Historia Jobi (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [n] tissimis imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissimoru [m] in hac arte viroru [m] opera: now [n] c primu [m] in luce [m] editus (series title), Job is on a dung heap and becomes visited and mocked by his friends. One of his friends is in bag and ashes: he has sprinkled ashes on his head. Below the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Job 2. Print is part of an album, Job on the dunghill visited by his friends (and wife), Jan Snellinck (I), Antwerp, 1579, paper, engraving, h 212 mm × w 267 mm
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1579 Album Antwerp Ashes Bible Text C Primu Editus Elega Excelle Friends Hac Arte Viroru Latin Luce Mocked Opera Performance Reference Series Title Thesaurus Sacrarum Historiaru Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu Tissimoru Veteris Testame Wife
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The print titled "Job Manure Heap History Series" captures a powerful scene from the biblical story of Job. In this particular image, Job is depicted sitting on a dung heap, surrounded by his friends who have come to visit him during his time of suffering. One of his companions can be seen in a bag and ashes, symbolizing mourning and repentance. This engraving, created by Jan Snellinck in Antwerp in 1579, is part of a larger album that portrays various scenes from the Book of Job. The meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in the expressive imagery presented here. The composition not only showcases Job's physical state but also conveys the emotional turmoil he endures as he becomes both visited and mocked by those around him. The reference to the Bible text in Job 2 further emphasizes the connection between this visual representation and its scriptural source. As an artwork within the Liszt Collection, this print serves as a testament to the enduring power of religious narratives throughout history. It invites viewers to reflect on themes such as human suffering, friendship, faithfulness, and resilience—themes that continue to resonate with audiences across cultures and time periods.
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