Israël vereert de Baäl van Peor en Pinechas doodt Zimri en Kozbi, 1646 anonymous, Maerten de Vos
This captivating illustration portrays the Israelites engaging with Moabite women and worshiping their god, the Baal of Peor. The Israelites are seen kneeling before the idol, participating in sacrificial ceremonies in the background. In obedience to Moses' command to kill all worshippers of Baal, Pinechas is depicted in the foreground, executing Zimri, an Israelite, and Kozbi, a Midianite woman, who were found in an intimate act within a tent. Below the scene is a Latin reference to the biblical text in Numbers 25:3. This print is part of an album.
