The Massacre of the Innocents with Herod
Artist: Gerolamo Mocetto (Italian, About 1458 - 1531)
Original Dimensions: 26 3/4" x 17 1/2"
Location: National Gallery of Art, London
About Artwork: (About 1500-25) "This panel and The Massacre of the Innocents once formed a single image, with this scene on the right. It was cut into two before entering the National Gallery’s collection. The bearded man wearing a crown is King Herod – he is overseeing the massacre of infants that he had ordered in an attempt to kill the newborn Christ. Herod regarded Christ as a threat to his rule because he was being called ‘the king of the Jews’. Several of these figures, including the Roman soldier gesturing toward the violence at the centre of the scene, are directly copied from The killing of the Sow (British Museum, London), an engraving by Mocetto set in ancient Rome and seeming to show a pagan ritual. The architectural setting imitates the style and materials of ancient Greek and Roman buildings. This interest in antiquity reflects that of Mocetto’s predecessor Mantegna, who was also working in the Veneto." - (National Gallery of Art, London)
We're Here to Help.
Each artwork is printed on demand in a maximum print total of 100 numbered prints. Once the edition is sold out, it will never be reprinted.
Yes. Every print is hand-numbered to mark its place in the edition. Some artists also include a signature, depending on their process.
All frames are custom-built to order using carefully selected materials. They’re designed to complement the artwork and ensure lasting quality.
A portion of every sale goes directly to the featured artist. By collecting their work, you’re helping them continue their creative practice and ensuring their art reaches new audiences.