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Jael and Sisera

Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing in a three-quarter profile, holding a large hammer and spike in her right hand near her shoulder. She has delicate facial features, styled hair with curls, and wears a flowing gown. The background includes a tent with a figure inside and a landscape of hills and sparse vegetation, along with detailed clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1588
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3307 × 5081 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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