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Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho

Christoph Murer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ancient procession with a prominent building in the background. The image shows a group of figures engaged in a procession, carrying an ornate object. They are adorned in classical drapery and armor. The background features a fortified city or castle with towers and battlements on a hill. The figures are shown in dynamic poses, with one in the foreground leading the procession and others behind them. The monochromatic palette and detailing in the architecture and figures suggest a historical or ceremonial narrative.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1600
Medium
pen and black ink and gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3141 × 3984 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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