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Destruction of the Egyptian Army in the Red Sea
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Destruction of the Egyptian Army in the Red Sea

Johannes Wierix · 1585 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

After the Israelites have reached the other side of the Red Sea, the water of the Red Sea flows back, causing Pharaoh and his army to drown. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in Exodus 14. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVernietiging van het Egyptische leger in de Rode Zee. 1585. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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