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David plays his harp for King Saul
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The young David plays his harp for King Saul. The harp playing drives away the evil spirit that torments Saul. He sits in a state of madness on his throne and is held by three men. To the left at a table, a man with pince-nez and a dog watch attentively. The print has a Latin inscription with verses. Bottom right the reference to the Biblical book 1 Samuel 16. Bottom left numbered: 6. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Music and Musical Instruments: Musical Instruments on Biblical Prints.
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Credit lineDavid speelt op zijn harp voor koning Saul. 1587 - 1592. Adriaen Collaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
