Athaliah driven from the Temple, French School of the 18th century

“Athaliah driven from the Temple”
French School of the 18th century.
Oil on canvas. 80cm x 64cm
Stucco frame early 19th century

Resumption of the famous Coypel exhibited at the Louvre Museum (156 cm x 213 cm).
Athaliah, widow of the king of Judah, governs the country and believes she has eliminated all the rest of the royal family. She abandoned the Jewish religion in favor of the worship of Baal. In fact, his grandson Joash was saved by the high priest's wife.