The Stoning of Naboth

c. 1420/1430

Austrian 15th Century

Associated Names
Austrian 15th Century

Artist

This is a painting of three figures in a confrontation, with two figures seemingly in the act of throwing stones. This is in the style of European medieval manuscript illumination. The painting depicts two standing figures, dressed in period medieval attire, engaged in throwing stones at a third figure. The figures are set against a simple background with some greenery. The use of color is limited but vivid, with emphasis on earthy tones and traditional pigments typical of the medieval era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink with watercolor; fragment from Bible MS (German text on image verso)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 7.5 x 9.2 cm (2 15/16 x 3 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.23

  • Series Title

    Five Scenes from the Old Testament

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Erwin Rosenthal, Berkeley); given to Lessing. J. Rosenwald, Alverthorpe, PA, 1973; gift to NGA, 1980.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Fine, Ruth. Lessing J. Rosenwald: Tribute to a Collector. Washington, D.C., 1982: 140.

Wikidata ID

Q64537071

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