Tyrants of the Old Testament: Sennacherib
1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image is a black-and-white illustration of a man with a long beard and curly hair. He wears a helmet adorned with a feather and a chain around his neck. In his right hand, he grasps a long sword. The man's attire and accessories suggest that he is a warrior or a leader from ancient times. The level of detail in the illustration implies that it may be a study or a preparatory work for a larger piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this illustration, you might want to look up Georg Pencz, a German artist known for his engravings and woodcuts.
