Johannes Luyken - 17th Century Engraving Herod's Massacre at Bethlehem

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Description

A 17th-century engraving by influential Dutch Baroque engraver Johannes Luyken (1649–1712) depicting Herod's Massacre of the Infants at Bethlehem. The print illustrates the biblical narrative from the Gospel of Matthew (2:16), where King Herod orders the slaughter of all male children two years old and under in Bethlehem. Inscribed to the lower edge. On laid.

Condition

Light dirtying to the edge and even discolouration to the paper. Overall, the artwork is in very good condition for its age.

Size

35 x 44cm (13.8" x 17.3")

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SKU sy647
Artist Johannes Luyken
Date 17th Century
Dimensions 35.0 x 44.0cm
Medium Engraving
Style Realism
Subject Religious
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