Massacre of the Innocents 1530 - 1560

The "Massacre of the Innocents" is a 16th-century print by the Master ND, a German artist who is only known for his work on woodcuts. Created between 1530 and 1560, the artwork portrays the biblical event of Herod's slaughter of infants in Bethlehem, a graphic depiction of the violence. This print is part of a series of woodcuts of scenes from the life of Christ and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The scene is set in a ruined city, the harshness of the background highlighting the brutality of the event, adding a sense of realism and depth to the narrative.