Absalom Inviting David and His Brothers

1540

Not on view

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.

Artwork Details

Title: Absalom Inviting David and His Brothers
Series/Portfolio: The Story of Amnon and Tamar
Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest)
Date: 1540
Medium: Engraving; second state of two (New Hollstein)
Dimensions: Sheet: 4 11/16 × 3 1/16 in. (11.9 × 7.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
Object Number: 47.100.202
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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