The slaughter of the priests of Samaria 1567 - 1570

"The Slaughter of the Priests of Samaria" is an engraving by Philips Galle, a Flemish artist working in the late 16th century. This artwork, created between 1567 and 1570, depicts a scene from the Old Testament, specifically the massacre of priests at an altar by King Jehu of Israel, following his revolt against the House of Ahab. Galle’s engraving is a masterful example of the Renaissance style, with detailed figures and architectural elements, contributing to a sense of realism and dramatic intensity. The composition emphasizes the power and brutality of the event, while the inscription at the bottom of the print further clarifies the biblical context. This print is now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.