The Midianites surprised and destroyed by Gideon's Army 1559 - 1562

"The Midianites surprised and destroyed by Gideon's Army" is a black and white chalk drawing by Maarten van Heemskerck, a Dutch Renaissance painter. Created between 1559 and 1562, the artwork depicts a scene from the Book of Judges in the Bible, showing the victorious army of Gideon defeating the Midianites. The drawing is a powerful visual narrative of the battle, with a focus on the violent and chaotic nature of war. The dramatic use of light and shadow emphasizes the dynamism of the scene. This artwork is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.