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Gideon Selects His Army at the River Jordan

Melchior Küsel, after Johann Heinrich Schönfeld

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures by a river in a historical setting. The foreground displays several figures engaged in various activities, such as kneeling by the water and holding vessels. The background features architectural ruins, including a large, weathered wall with columns. There is also a diverse array of figures engaged in different actions, including some on horseback and others holding spears or standing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1655/1660
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
8267 × 6191 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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