Construction of the Tabernacle
Author: Leusden, Johannes, 1624-1699.
Image Title: Construction of the Tabernacle
Scripture Reference:
- Numbers 7 (further images / scripture text)
- Exodus 36 (further images / scripture text)
Description: An illustration of the construction of the Tabernacle described in Exodus and Numbers. Surrounding the walls made from goat hair on the outermost edges are 11 covered wagons drawn by two oxen, which were used for transporting the Tabernacle and its sacred objects. The curtain of enclosure made of goat hair is supported with pillars of acacia wood, and the entrance curtain is drawn at the corners adorned with a woven cherubim of blue, purple, and scarlet linen. Inside the open courtyard is the Brazen Altar, followed by the Brazen Laver or “Sea” for ritual washing, as well as a bronze wheeled stand that contained a basin for washing sacrificial animals or objects. Eight slaughter tables are across from the wheeled washing stands, and people as well as herds of oxen are scattered about the courtyard. The Temple is centered at the far end of the courtyard, layered with curtains of badger skins, dyed ram’s skin, goat’s hair, and fine linen. A pillar of smoke emerges from the Temple, and the outer veil hides the sacred objects inside of the structure.
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