Dimensions: sheet: 27 x 36.4 cm (10 5/8 x 14 5/16 in.) plate: 18.5 x 25.3 cm (7 5/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Copyright: CC0 1.0
Curator: This print, titled "The Capture of King Zedekiah," is by Anton Wierix II. Part of the Harvard Art Museums collection, its scene unfolds with palpable tension. Editor: Yes, it feels almost frantic. The dynamism of the figures, that push and pull, the swords—the material reality of the conflict is quite present. Curator: It reflects a particular moment in the socio-political history of the Judean kingdom, echoing themes of power and divine judgment within the religious context of the time. Editor: And how Wierix renders metal – the swords, the armor – it emphasizes the tools of war, the labor of crafting them, and, ultimately, their role in conquest. It's the materiality that drives the historical narrative. Curator: It's a powerful visual representation of a significant biblical event. Editor: The print makes me think of how the materials of power intersect with cultural narratives.
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