The Rape of Tamar, Eustache Le Sueur, probably ca. 1640
The Rape of Tamar, probably ca. 1640, Oil on canvas, 74 1/2 x 63 1/2 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Eustache Le Sueur (French, Paris 1616–1655 Paris), The painting represents Tamar being raped by her brother, Amnon. According to II Samuel 13:1–22, Amnon, a son of David, fell in love with his sister Tamar, and with a friend conceived of a ruse whereby he feigned illness and requested his sister attend him
Size: 3996px × 4750px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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