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Stove tile with King David with the head of Goliath
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Stove tile with King David with the head of Goliath

anonymous · 1660 · casting; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Cast-iron stove plate, divided into two zones. Centrally in the upper zone stands King David, walking to the right, holding the head of Goliath in his right hand and a harp in his left. The lower zone features a face in a medallion surrounded by vines. Marked: next to David's head the initials G / NB and under David's feet the year 1660. The plate has an opening in the lower half and at the very top, for which a door can be hung using two hinges.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
stove platestoveDavid with Goliath's head
Credit lineKachelplaat met koning David met het hoofd van Goliath. 1660. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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