Absalom Comforting Tamar, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1540

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Absalom Comforting Tamar, 1540, Engraving; second state of two (New Hollstein), Sheet: 4 11/16 × 3 1/16 in. ( × cm), Prints, Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest), Absalom, in a feathered hat at left, comforts Tamar, who stands facing him at right. Based on 2 Samuel 13:20. Plate 4 from a series of seven plates with the Story of Amnon and Tamar

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Size: 3498px × 5409px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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