Dood van Uria 1579 - 1643

"Dood van Uria" is a 16th-century engraving by Johann Sadeler I depicting the death of Uriah the Hittite, a faithful soldier in King David's army. The scene, taken from the biblical story of David and Bathsheba, shows Uriah being killed in a battle, likely orchestrated by King David himself. Sadeler's engraving captures the dramatic moment with a focus on detail and anatomical accuracy, typical of the Mannerist style. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the power of storytelling through visual arts, highlighting the complex emotions and moral dilemmas present in biblical narratives.