Ahithophel and Chushai with Absalom, History of David and Absalom (series title), Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti (series title), Ahithophel and Chushai the Arkite advise Absalom about the plan of war against King David. In the background, Jonathan and Ahimaaz, who will deliver news of the plan to King David, are hiding in a well in the yard of the house of a man from Bachurim. His wife places a shutter over the opening of the well, so that nothing can be seen. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Sam. 17:1., print, print maker: Johannes Wierix, after design by: Maerten de Vos, publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), Antwerp, 1585 and/or 1643, paper, engraving, height, 198 mm × width, 260 mm
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