Judah Giving Tamar the Pledge
1566
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman Jansz Muller
Herman Jansz Muller (1566–1566) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Judah Giving Tamar the Pledge is a 1566 ink by Herman Jansz Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene with two men under a twisting tree. One man, older and bearded, leans on a staff while holding a small object. The other man, younger, kneels beside him, looking up. In the background, a city with towers and domes spreads out, while a lone figure stands on a hill, arms raised. Notice the tiny details: the rings on the older man’s fingers, the rough texture of the tree bark, and the distant city’s tiny rooftops. The Latin text at the bottom hints at a story about a promise kept. Look up engraving to see how artists like Muller carved these intricate lines.
Herman Jansz Muller (1566–1566) was an artist.
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