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Head of Saul Brought into the Temple of the Philistines
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Head of Saul Brought into the Temple of the Philistines

Veit Rudolf Specklin · 1538 · houtsnede; paper

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

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A Philistine has plundered the fallen on the battlefield and carries the head of Saul to the temple to announce the victory to the gods and the people. In the temple, Saul's armor already hangs and the altar fire burns. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHoofd van Saul wordt tempel van Filistijnen binnengebracht. 1538. Veit Rudolf Specklin. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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