Déborah – Visual Museum

Deborah was a prophetess and judge, ruling Israel from the hill country of Ephraim. As a prophetess, she spoke the words of God to the people. As a judge, she governed as the highest official for the nation. Deborah summoned Barak and instructed him to go to battle against Sisera, the commander of the army for Canaan. Barak was willing to go into battle as long as Deborah accompanied him. She agreed and pronounced that the glory for the victory would go to a woman. Indeed, while Barak conquered the army, Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple. Deborah and Barak praised God through song to celebrate their victory, recognizing Deborah’s leadership and Jael’s bravery (Judges 5). In this image Deborah is depicted as a warrior ready for battle.

Title of Art: Déborah

Subjects: Deborah

Subject Century: c. 11-12th century BC

Ritual Pose/Object: sword

Artist: Gilles Rousselet, Abraham Bosse, After Claude Vignon

Art Form: Illustration

Date of Composition: 1647

Event: Deborah the Judge

Inscription Text: Debore, Professor and Governess of the Hebrews, addresses the Notables of the People, and prepares for liberty and war against the Canaanites. Lib. Indicum cap. 4. Signature below: Sculpted by Rousselet and Bosse. Imprinted by Mariette. With the privilege of the King and Queen Regent.

Exhibit Institution: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Exhibit Location: New York, NY

VM Image #: 0173

Photographer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953 (OA Public Domain)

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