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David's triumph
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David's triumph

Adriaen Collaert · 1587 - 1592 · engraving; paper

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

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After David's victory over Goliath and the Philistines, King Saul and David are welcomed by the women of Israel singing, dancing, and making music (horns, flutes, tambourine, cymbals). The armor and the head of Goliath are carried triumphantly. The print has a Latin inscription with verses. Bottom right a reference to 1 Samuel 18. Bottom left numbered: 7. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Music and Musical Instruments: Musical Instruments on Biblical Prints.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDavids triomf. 1587 - 1592. Adriaen Collaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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