Public domain
Joash anointed king
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
In the center of the temple, the young Joash kneels before the priest Jehoiada, who pours oil over his head. They are surrounded by men with musical instruments (drum, horns, triangle, lyre, cymbals, and tambourine) and music books. Below the print verses in Latin. Bottom right a reference to 2 Chronicles 23. Bottom left numbered: 12. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Music and Musical Instruments: Musical Instruments on Biblical Prints.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineJoas tot koning gezalfd. 1587 - 1592. Adriaen Collaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Similar works
Pilate declares Christ innocent
Coronation of Cosimo De' Medici in 1569
Pilate washes his hands
Margaretha Church at La Rochelle is reconsecrated Catholic by whipping the pulpit, pillars and benches with rods, 1628
Christ Preaching Before the Scribes and the Pharisees
Three Episodes from the Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena