Matthew 2:16  Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. 

Illustrate a scene inspired by the biblical event from Matthew 2:16, when Herod realizes that he has been tricked by the wise men. Show the intense emotion of Herod filled with rage, but do not depict the ensuing violence. Create the artwork with the watercolor style, making it respectful and devotional to Christianity. Note the scene should focus on Herod's anger and deception, not the subsequent events. Avoid using any text or words in the image.

Illustrate a scene inspired by the biblical event from Matthew 2:16, when Herod realizes that he has been tricked by the wise men. Show the intense emotion of Herod filled with rage, but do not depict the ensuing violence. Create the artwork with the watercolor style, making it respectful and devotional to Christianity. Note the scene should focus on Herod's anger and deception, not the subsequent events. Avoid using any text or words in the image.

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Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.

Matthew 2:16
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.