Amnon Attacking Tamar

Jan van Dornicke painted this Amnon Attacking Tamar around 1520, depicting the violent Old Testament episode of David's son's assault on his half-sister. The subject's combination of dramatic narrative with moral commentary made it suitable for both domestic and ecclesiastical settings. Tempera on panel suited the precise, layered technique expected by ecclesiastical and private patrons across Europe.

The panel shows van Dornicke's Antwerp technique with dramatic narrative action, detailed interior setting, and the vivid color characteristic of his workshop production.