Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasses, plate four, from The Twelve Kings of Israel c. 1520

"Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasses" is the fourth plate from Lucas van Leyden's famous series, *The Twelve Kings of Israel*. The print depicts three kings of Judah, each riding a richly-dressed horse and identifiable by a banner and inscription above their heads. This artwork is a fine example of the Northern Renaissance style of printmaking, characterized by a strong sense of detail and realism. The series as a whole, which was commissioned by the publisher Hans Holbein the Elder, explored the lives of the twelve kings of Israel and was a popular subject for artists and publishers of the time.