David playing before Saul

David playing before Saul
 (c. 1630-1640)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
brush and grey and black wash heightened with white on dark grey paper
Measurements
39.2 × 30.8 cm (sheet)
Inscription
inscribed in pen and ink u.r.: 37
Accession Number
691-5
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1960
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Musical Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
David, King of Israel (Old Testament character) harps (chordophones) Life of David (Old Testament narratives) musical instruments musical performances Saul, King of Israel (Old Testament character)

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