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The Head of Saul is Brought into the Temple of the Philistines
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The Head of Saul is Brought into the Temple of the Philistines

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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A Philistine has plundered the fallen on the battlefield and walks with the head of Saul to the temple to announce the victory to the gods and the people. In the temple Saul's armor already hangs and the altar fire burns.

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printboekillustratieSaul's body
Credit lineHoofd van Saul wordt tempel van Filistijnen binnengebracht. 1538. Hans Holbein (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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