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Jael shows Barak the dead body of Sisera
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Jael shows Barak the dead body of Sisera

Jan Lamsvelt · 1684 - 1743 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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In a military tent the slain Sisera lies on the ground, a tent peg pierces his head. On the left stands Jael pointing to the dead body at Barak. Biblical scene from Judges 4:17-22 with the title of the scene in the margin in six languages.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJaël toont Barak het dode lichaam van Sisera. 1684 - 1743. Jan Lamsvelt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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