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Saul aiming his spear at David
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Saul aiming his spear at David

anonymous · 1554 - 1558 · engraving; paper

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

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Saul is overcome by jealousy and aims his spear at David, who plays the harp for him. Some courtiers and bodyguards look on. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in 1 Sam. 18. This print is part of an album.

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Credit lineSaul richt zijn speer op David. 1554 - 1558. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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