On a platform in the temple the high priest introduces King Joash to the royal guard. The men swear allegiance to the king. In the back right, spears and the shields are handed out. At the bottom in the margin a verse in Latin about the performance., Joas to the army presented History of Joas and Queen Atalia (series title), print maker: Harmen Jansz Muller, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), Hadrianus Junius, print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Antwerp, 1565 - 1569 and/or 1585, paper, engraving, h 189 mm × w 244 mm

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