a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Death and the Devil Surprising two Women
Artist: Daniel Hopfer
 1515    Engraving

Death of the Pharoah's Firstborn Son
Artist: Lawrence Alma Tadema
 1872    Painting

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In this scene from the biblical book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron (upper right) visit the pharaoh, who is mourning his son. The Egyptian ruler’s son had died from one of the plagues sent by God to secure the Israelites’ release from Egypt. The gloom of the painting reflects the father’s intense grief. One has to look long and hard to discern all the figures and details.

This oil on canvas measuring height 77 cm x width 124.5 cm was completed in 1872.  It is housed in the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam.