Birth of Pharez and Zara

Herman Jansz Muller after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an indoor scene featuring multiple figures and objects. The central focus is a large bed with several individuals engaged in various interactions. Some are on the bed, covered by sheets, while others stand or sit nearby. In the foreground, two figures handle an infant above a basin, surrounded by items like a jug, baskets, and a stand with a scroll or paper. The background shows a curtained area and arched windows suggesting a significant indoor space.