Juda and Thamar
1677 - 1755
This lively drawing brings the biblical story of Genesis 38 to life, depicting the encounter between Judah and Tamar. You can see Judah standing with his staff, negotiating with the seated Tamar who is draped in blue robes. In the original tale, she disguises herself to trick him into handing over his seal and staff as a pledge—a clever move to secure her rights! The tall monument in the background sets the scene, while the artist's loose ink lines and soft color washes capture the quick, tense interaction perfectly.
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