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Hirah the Adullamite with the Kid

Herman Jansz Muller

1566

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Hirah the Adullamite with the Kid is a 1566 ink by Herman Jansz Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Herman Jansz Muller
When & what style?: 1566 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a hat and robe, holding a kid (a young goat) by its legs. He's standing next to a tree, with a city in the background. The man is wearing a long robe and a hat, and he has a staff in his other hand. The city has tall buildings and a large tower. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of fine lines and textures. The artist has used a range of grays and blacks to create depth and shading. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, despite the unusual subject matter. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.