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Samuel Anoints Saul as King
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Samuel Anoints Saul as King

Hans Holbein (II) · 1538 · houtsnede; paper

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

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Saul kneels with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand before Samuel. He is anointed with oil from a small jug because he has been chosen as king of Israel.

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Credit lineSamuel zalft Saul tot koning. 1538. Hans Holbein (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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