Black and white engraving depicting a chaotic scene. Naked and partially clothed men wield swords. The men are attacking partially clothed women and small naked children. Bodies of dead children are on the ground. A bridge and medieval buildings are in the background. The engraving has a rectangular shape with a thin white border. The scene is violent and intense. The image shows a scene from the biblical massacre of the innocents. The style is highly detailed and realistic. The overall tone is dark and disturbing.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 838 px
- Museum Record
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