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The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho)
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The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho)
8661278 The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC. After the Assyrian invasion in 722 BC, when Samaria was destroyed Judah paid tribute to Sargon, but Hezekiah, in spite of Isaiah's warnings, rebelled on the accession of Sennacherib. The Assyrians laid Judah waste, and demanded by the Rabshakeh (an Assyrian officer) the surrender of Jerusalem, but were forced to retreat by reason of plague or disturbances at home before the city was taken. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This striking lithograph captures the tense moment of The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem in 701 BC. After the Assyrian invasion and destruction of Samaria, Judah found itself paying tribute to Sargon. However, King Hezekiah defied warnings from Isaiah and rebelled against Sennacherib upon his accession to power.
The Assyrians laid waste to Judah and demanded the surrender of Jerusalem through their officer, The Rabshakeh. Despite their efforts, they were ultimately forced to retreat due to a mysterious plague or disturbances back home before they could conquer the city.
This powerful image is a scene straight out of history, depicting the biblical struggle between nations and empires. The tension is palpable as we witness the confrontation between mighty forces at play.
As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded of the fragility of power and how even great civilizations can be brought low by unforeseen circumstances. The artist has captured not only a historical event but also a timeless lesson about hubris and humility in the face of adversity.
The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem serves as a poignant reminder that even in our most fortified moments, we are never truly invincible against fate's whims.
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