Kindermoord in Bethlehem 1510 - 1514

"Kindermoord in Bethlehem," created between 1510 and 1514 by an unknown artist, is an engraving depicting the biblical story of the Massacre of the Innocents. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the brutality of Herod's order to kill all male infants in Bethlehem, showcasing the frantic reactions of mothers and the soldiers carrying out the act. The stark, detailed rendering of the scene emphasizes the tragic event's gruesome reality and serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive nature of violence.