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David taking leave of Jonathan, or The reconciliation of David and Absalom

David taking leave of Jonathan, or The reconciliation of David and Absalom
 (c. 1700)

Medium
pen and brush and brown ink with coloured washes over traces of black chalk, touched with white bodycolour
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1936
Gallery location
17th Century & Flemish Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
 

About this work

Around 1600 Arent de Gelder entered the studio of Samuel van Hoogstraten, a painter and writer who had studied with Rembrandt. In 1661 or 1662 de Gelder went to Amsterdam to study with Rembrandt himself and his style remained rooted in the master’s late manner. In this finished drawing, Rembrandt’s influence is evident in the portrayal of the figures, the spirited penwork and the fluent use of the brush. Van Hoogstraten’s tuition had included an emphasis on drawing, including regular practice in drawing biblical compositions. The subject of this drawing derives from the Book of Samuel and probably depicts David taking leave of Jonathan.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brush and brown ink with coloured washes over traces of black chalk, touched with white bodycolour
Measurements
19.2 × 30.5 cm (sheet)
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Sumowski 5.1084xx
Accession Number
354-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1936
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
17th Century & Flemish Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Absalom (Old Testament character) buildings (structures) David, King of Israel (Old Testament character) sitting

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