The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son — Lourens Alma Tadema

Lourens Alma Tadema. Painted 1872.

In this scene from the biblical book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron (upper right) visit the pharaoh, who is mourning his son. The Egyptian ruler’s son had died from one of the plagues sent by God to secure the Israelites’ release from Egypt. The gloom of the painting reflects the father’s intense grief. One has to look long and hard to discern all the figures and details.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Historicism, Main building, 19th Century.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 124.5 × 77 cm · Gift of the heirs of L. Alma Tadema

Print: 119 × 73.6 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/2004259. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.