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Jonah, Seated Under the Gourd, Contemplates the City of Nineveh
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Jonah, Seated Under the Gourd, Contemplates the City of Nineveh
AMO112276 Jonah, Seated Under the Gourd, Contemplates the City of Nineveh, 1566 (pen & brown ink incised with a stylus on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 19.7x25.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22909418
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In this print titled "Jonah, Seated Under the Gourd, Contemplates the City of Nineveh" artist Maerten van Heemskerck takes us on a visual journey through biblical times. The scene depicts Jonah, a central figure in Christian and Jewish religious texts, deep in contemplation as he gazes upon the sprawling cityscape of Nineveh. Rendered with intricate pen and brown ink incised with a stylus on paper, this Renaissance masterpiece measures 19.7x25.2 cm and is housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. The artwork transports viewers to an era steeped in faith and spirituality. As we observe Jonah seated beneath a gourd plant by the riverbank, his pensive expression hints at inner turmoil. This iconic moment from the Old Testament captures Jonah's struggle with his divine mission to warn Nineveh of impending punishment for their sins. The composition skillfully combines elements of nature and architecture; a bridge gracefully spans over calm waters while buildings rise majestically against heavenly skies above. Van Heemskerck's attention to detail brings life to every stroke, evoking both awe-inspiring beauty and profound introspection. This print serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's eternal quest for redemption and forgiveness across different religions. It invites us to reflect upon our own moral compasses while contemplating themes such as faith, repentance, mercy, and divine intervention. Through its timeless appeal and artistic mastery, "Jonah Seated
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