1518
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jezebel Promising Naboth's Vineyard to King Ahab is a 1518 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, a woman stands in a room, holding a small object. She is dressed in long, flowing robes and has a head covering. The room is decorated with intricate patterns and designs on the walls and floor. A large, ornate bed is visible in the background, with a man lying on it. The woman appears to be speaking to the man, who is looking up at her. The woman's robes are a deep, rich color, and her head covering is adorned with intricate designs. The bed is covered in luxurious fabrics, and the room is filled with opulent decorations. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of luxury and grandeur. The painting's use of rich colors and intricate designs is reminiscent of the Renaissance style. To learn more about this style and its characteristics, explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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