David with the Head of Goliath, 1620s-1630s. Creator: Pieter Serwouters (Flemish, 1586-1657).

David with the Head of Goliath, 1620s-1630s. Creator: Pieter Serwouters (Flemish, 1586-1657).

2-726-943 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

David with the Head of Goliath, 1620s-1630s. Here, a hymn of praise is sung to the victorious shepherd David, who holds the head of Goliath impaled on a large sword. The life of King David, as relayed in the Old Testament, was intrinsically linked with music. According to the first book of Chronicles, he initiated the use of music in divine worship in his capacity as the king.


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  1. Engraving

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  1. Print

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3600x5015
File Size : 52,893kb


Aliases

  1. 1966.167
  1. 142341
  1. 0940017624
  1. 1966.167
  1. 2-726-943
  1. 2726943

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