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Tamar Brought to Execution

Herman Jansz Muller after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a narrative scene with various characters in a historical setting. The foreground features a muscular figure engaged in action with a large drape or cloak, while a group of figures in the background watches intently. Architectural structures and detailed line work add depth and texture to the composition, creating a sense of tension and anticipation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1566
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4194 × 3550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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