The king of the Assyrians Nebuchadnezzar sits on a throne and summons his commander-in-chief Holofernes. He orders him to go to war against the neighboring peoples. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Judit 2:4. Holofernes for Nebuchadnezzar History of Judit and Holofernes Theatrum biblicum , intermediary draughtsman: Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), print maker: anonymous, publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1585 and/or 1596 - 1643, paper, engraving, h 196 mm × w 260 mm

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