Tamar Brought to Execution
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
Tamar Brought to Execution is a 1566 ink by Herman Jansz Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene with a group of robed figures in the center. One man stands tall, holding a staff, while others around him look serious or downcast. To the right, a woman in flowing clothes is being led forward, her hand raised as if in protest. In the background, a city burns, and smaller figures kneel or flee below. The artist uses sharp lines and deep shadows to show tension. Notice how the woman’s gesture stands out against the stiff poses of the men. This is an example of engraving.
Herman Jansz Muller (1566–1566) was an artist.
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