Hester, Judith and Jael
1516
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hester, Judith and Jael is a 1516 ink by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three women standing close together. The woman on the left holds a shield and wears a crown. The middle woman carries a sword and a scroll, and the woman on the right holds a severed head. Their clothes are detailed with folds and patterns, and the background is mostly empty. The title at the top names them Hester, Judith, and Jael—all women from the Bible who outsmarted enemies. The artist used sharp lines to make every fold and object clear. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: woodcut.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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