Jezebel has letters sent to the elders and most important, History of Ahab and Naboth (series title), Queen Jezebel sends letters in the name of King Ahab to the elders and most important in Naboth's city. She asks them to declare a fast day, accuse Naboth of blasphemy and lèse-majesté and have him stoned. Writers sit at the table and write the letters. Jezebel places the royal seal under the letters. Below the performance a verse in Latin., print, print maker: anonymous, after print by: Philips Galle, after design by: Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), after print by: Haarlem

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