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The Massacre of the Innocents at Bethlehem
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The Massacre of the Innocents at Bethlehem

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1511 · houtsnede; paper

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

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A group of soldiers at the entrance of a gate. With their swords they kill the children who are held by desperate mothers. A man, possibly Herod, seen from behind and leaning on his sword, looks on.

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Credit lineKindermoord te Bethlehem. 1511. Albrecht Altdorfer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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