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Death of Uriah
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Death of Uriah

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Uriah, at the command of King David, is placed at the most dangerous spot in the battle. He is killed by the enemy with a spear. Below the image, a Latin reference to the biblical text in 2 Samuel 11:14. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDood van Uria. 1579. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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