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David beheads Goliath

Hans Collaert (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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Goliath lies on the ground. David stands with one foot on his chest and raises Goliath's sword above his head, ready to behead him. To the left the Philistines flee from Saul's soldiers. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in 1 Sam. 17. This print is part of an album.

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print albumblad David beheads Goliath with a sword

Credit lineDavid onthoofdt Goliat. 1579. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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