# Jewish Captives at Babylon

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MAY, Edward Harrison](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/may-edward-harrison-rfa86327239a4c7>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 198 x 131 cm

## Commentary

The large painting was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1863. It is unique among May&#39;s varied oeuvre: one of the few works based on Biblical history and his only known work based on an Old Testament event.

## Related artworks

- [Lady Jane Grey Going to Her Execution](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/may-edward-harrison-rfa86327239a4c7/lady-jane-grey-going-to-her-execution-r4643cea5db9bd0>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)