Jan Havicksz. Steen ca. 1626 – 1679 David's Triumphant Returnoil on canvas (107 × 159 cm) — 1671 Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen This work is linked to 1 Samuel 18:6 Rate this work of art: |
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David returns to Jerusalem after having defeated the Philistines and their giant Goliath. He is greeted by celebrations and dancing women. David carries Goliath's huge sword. In the background are Jerusalem's city walls. During the festivities king Saul was grieved when he noticed that David was much more popular than he. The canvas could use some cleaning: the colours are not as vivid as Steen probably painted them. There is text on the pillar that the kid is looking at. Loosely translated from 17th century Dutch it reads:
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