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The Murder of the Children of Bethel

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene involving a city, several figures, and two bears. The scene portrays a bearded man gesturing towards three figures resembling children or youths in motion. In the background, there is a cityscape with several buildings and a dome visible through an archway. Two bears are seen behind the figures, one indicating aggressive behavior. The surroundings include trees, a path to a city, and a mountainous landscape. The lower portion features an inscription in an old dialect.

Artwork Details

Date
1547
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3398 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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