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King David
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King David

Nicolaes de Bruyn · 1582 - 1635 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

King David, a famous general from the Old Testament, plays the harp in a landscape. He is part of The Nine Worthies. In the background his victory over Goliath. Below the image a verse in Latin. The image is framed by a border with scroll ornaments and various animals such as a cat stalking a mouse, monkeys and rabbits on which two boys are hunting. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKoning David. 1582 - 1635. Nicolaes de Bruyn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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