Mothers lamenting after the Massacre of the Innocents 1751 - 1814

"Mothers lamenting after the Massacre of the Innocents" is a poignant drawing by British artist Henry Tresham, dating from 1751-1814. The work depicts a group of women, some cradling their dead or dying infants, while others weep in despair. The scene is a powerful reminder of the brutality of the massacre, a horrific event recounted in the Bible where King Herod ordered the killing of all male infants in Bethlehem. Tresham's drawing is a stark and moving testament to the tragedy of war and the enduring power of grief. The artwork is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.