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The Massacre of the Innocents (Left side), with man on horseback at center left, women and children below, group of figures standing on steps above, Herod seated on throne at upper right

1517
Not on view
Complete image comprised of two blocks. Left side is 60.523; right side is 25.75.77.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Massacre of the Innocents (Left side), with man on horseback at center left, women and children below, group of figures standing on steps above, Herod seated on throne at upper right
  • Artist: Domenico Campagnola (Italian, Venice (?) 1500–1564 Padua)
  • Date: 1517
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 20 11/16 × 15 13/16 in. (52.5 × 40.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Rijksmuseum, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.523
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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