Absalom Inviting David and His Brothers, from "The Story of Amnon and Tamar"

Heinrich Aldegrever German

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Absalom standing with his sword at right addresses David, who is seated on his throne and holding his scepter at left. Two figures are visible in the background at center. Based on 2 Samuel 13:24-27. Plate 5 from a series of seven plates with the Story of Amnon and Tamar.

Absalom Inviting David and His Brothers, from "The Story of Amnon and Tamar", Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest), Engraving; first state of two

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