Carlo Maratti
(1625-1713)
Sisara e Giaele
Ölgemälde auf Leinwand
Bildgröße 70 x 56 cm
Maße mit Rahmen: 85,5 x70 cm
unsigniert
Image Information
- Title: Jael Kills the Army Commander Sisera, 1690/92
- The image is a study for a mosaic in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
- The scene depicts Jael with a tent peg and hammer, ready to act, while Sisera sleeps
- Inspiration for the painting: “Giaele e Sisara” (Jael and Sisera) is the Italian title of a well-known painting by Artemisia Gentileschi from 1620, which depicts the biblical story from the Old Testament in which the Israelite woman Jael kills the Canaanite military commander Sisera. Sisera sought refuge in Jael’s tent but was then bludgeoned to death by her with a tent peg while he slept. The painting captures the moment of the assassination, with a dramatic composition that highlights the two main figures.
Photo Note: The background of the photo showing the painting on the wall was partially created using AI.
