The Massacre of the Innocents

"The Massacre of the Innocents" is a powerful religious painting that depicts the biblical story of King Herod's order to kill all male infants in Bethlehem. Created during the Northern renaissance, such works are often characterized by their emotional intensity and detailed realism. As an old master print, it reflects the high craftsmanship of its period, produced through traditional printmaking processes. While many works from this era range from crude to highly refined, this painting exemplifies the capacity of religious art to evoke empathy and moral reflection, highlighting the enduring significance of biblical narratives in art history up to around 1830.