Jaël doodt Sisera 1599 - 1649

This etching by Giovanni Battista Coriolano, created between 1599 and 1649, depicts the biblical story of Jael killing Sisera. Jael, a woman from the tribe of Ken, is shown driving a tent peg into the head of Sisera, a Canaanite general, as he sleeps. The scene is set outdoors, with a tree in the background, and a stone inscription that reads "Sic sternitur error veritatis puncto." The inscription, which translates to "Thus error is laid low by the point of truth", emphasizes the triumph of righteousness over evil in the story. This engraving demonstrates Coriolano's skill in depicting both the violence and drama of the scene, making it a compelling piece of religious art.