Abstracts
Abstract
In 1569, Gerard de Jode published in Antwerp Maarten van Heemskerck’s Old Testament print series about Dinah, daughter of Jacob. In these images, Heemskerck reinterprets the Old Testament narrative from a deeply misogynistic standpoint, disputing the Biblical claim that Shechem raped Dinah. This article traces the sporadic representations of the episode in prints and paintings and examines visual strategies that emphasize male vulnerability over the suffering of the female victim. Heemskerck’s artistic choices are then evaluated in the context of certain exegetical differences between Martin Luther and John Calvin.
Keywords:
- Heemskerck,
- Bernard Salomon,
- Bugiardini,
- Dinah,
- rape,
- Calvin,
- Luther,
- Dutch Revolt
Résumé
En 1569, Gerard de Jode publie à Anvers une série d’estampes de Maarten van Heemskerck représentant Dina, la fille de Jacob. Dans ces gravures, Heemskerck réinterprète ce récit de l’Ancien Testament d’un point de vue profondément misogyne, contestant l’affirmation biblique selon laquelle Sichem aurait violé Dina. Le présent article retrace les représentations sporadiques de cet épisode dans la gravure et la peinture et examine les dispositifs visuels soulignant la vulnérabilité masculine plutôt que la souffrance de la victime féminine. Les choix artistiques de Heemskerck y sont ensuite étudiés à la lumière de certaines divergences exégétiques entre Martin Luther et Jean Calvin.
Mots-clés :
- Heemskerck,
- Bernard Salomon,
- Bugiardini,
- Dinah,
- Viol,
- Calvin,
- Luther,
- Révolte hollandaise
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