Antique Print of the Battle of Jericho by Gouwen (c.1728)

Description: Antique print titled 'The Destruction of Jericho by Joshua, by the falling of the walls'. Battle of Jericho. In the narrative of the conquest of Canaan in the Book of Joshua, the Battle of Jericho is the first battle that is described. According to Joshua 6:1-27, the walls of Jericho fell afterJoshua's Israelite army marched around the city blowing their trumpets.

Artists and Engravers: G. van der Gouwen.