Tamar giving birth to Pharez and Sarah, 16th century. Artist: Unknown

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Tamar giving birth to Pharez and Sarah, 16th century. Tamar had twins by her father-in-law Judah Pharez (Peres) whose descendants include King David and Jesus of Nazareth and Sarah (Zera). The midwife, an old woman, delivers Sarah while her brother is washed. Tamar is sitting on a birthing stool and is supported by her ladies. At centre front a basket of swaddling bands is ready to wind round the infants. An episode from the Old Testament (Leviticus ), depicted as a lying-in scene in a high status 16th century house.

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Photo credit: © Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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