Jezebel and Ahab

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length figure of a woman standing inside a room beside a bed, looking down at a man lying in the bed. The woman has a pointed nose and her facial features are accentuated by heavy lines. She is wearing a headwear that covers her hair and extends down over her shoulders, merging with her elaborate dress. The dress has voluminous sleeves and hangs elegantly. The man in the bed has a long beard and wears a cap, looking up at the woman. Fabrics drape around the bed, adding texture to the scene. A wooden bedstead and a possible tapestry or mural are visible to the left. The room is simply furnished, emphasizing the central figures and the detailed linework of their clothing.