Les femmes vertueuses

The Grand Curtius museum also has a significant collection of paintings. The painting in this photo is one of a series called 'the virtuous women' by Lambert Lombard. I didn't hire the audio guide so I don't know what the series refers to but, to be honest, this here lady don't look none too virtuous to me...

Update: apparently, the painting depicts the slaying of Sisera by Jael (Judges 4:22). Sisera had it coming because he was a cruel leader and an oppressor. Having said that, he sought refuge in Jael's tent after his armies were defeated. She gave him sanctuary, waited for him to fall asleep and then nailed his brains to the ground. Still not my definition of virtuous...