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King David learns of the death of Absalom
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
King David stands by the gatehouse. Two messengers kneel before him and tell him that his son Absalom is dead. In the background on the left the death of Absalom, hanging from a tree. The print has a Latin inscription with explanation and, in the right corner, a verse from Psalm 142.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineKoning David leert van de dood van Absalom. 1580 - 1596. Aegidius Sadeler (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
