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Jael Kills Sisera with a Tent Peg
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Jael Kills Sisera with a Tent Peg

Philips Galle · c. 1569 · engraving; paper

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

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Jael murders the sleeping Sisera who has sought refuge in her tent. With a hammer she drives a tent peg through his head. Through the tent opening it can be seen how Jael reports Sisera's death to Barak.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJaël vermoordt Sisera met een tentpin. c. 1569. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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