Tiende gebod: leg over een ander geen vals getuigenis af
Medium
paper
Dimensions
138; 108
About this artwork
height 108 mm x width 138 mm
Art Historical Context
**Tiende gebod: over een ander geen valsuigenis af** (Tenth Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness thy neighbor) is a compact work on paper, measuring just 108 mm high by 138 mm wide, in 1539. Attributed to the renowned German artist Hans Baldung Grien—or possibly produced anonymously in his circle—this piece reflects the religious fervor of the Reformation era in Northern Europe. Baldung, a masterful printmaker influenced by Albrecht Dürer, was known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings that blended moral themes with dramatic visual storytelling. The title directly references th...