# The Death of Niobe's Children

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## Artwork

- Artist: [KÖNIG, Johann](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/knig-johann-re99b8ce4d23591>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 80 x 97 cm

## Commentary

This painting is one of König&#39;s most ambitious, multi-figural compositions and is painted on an unusually large scale. It reveals a synthesis of the artist&#39;s Roman style with that of the great 16th century Venetian colourists. The strong Venetian overtones derive also from the influence of his fellow countryman, Johann Rottenhammer.

## Related artworks

- [Extensive Landscape with the Flight into Egypt](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/knig-johann-re99b8ce4d23591/extensive-landscape-with-the-flight-into-egypt-rb2918575f9dc09>)
- [The Resurrection of Christ](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/knig-johann-re99b8ce4d23591/the-resurrection-of-christ-r94e8bdf86dab8a>)
- [Wooded River Landscape with St John the Baptist](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/knig-johann-re99b8ce4d23591/wooded-river-landscape-with-st-john-the-baptist-r67309d6fe2ff89>)

## Attribution

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