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David Tears His Mantle
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David Tears His Mantle

Heinrich Aldegrever · 1540 · engraving; paper

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

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King David seated on his throne, tears his cloak apart with both hands in grief. He thinks all his sons are killed. His brother Sima stands next to him and explains that only Amnon is killed. Top left a cartouche with text in Latin. Seventh print from a series of seven with the story of Amnon and Tamar.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printDavid is told of Amnon's death
Credit lineDavid verscheurt zijn mantel. 1540. Heinrich Aldegrever. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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