Ahimelech Giving the Sword of Goliath to David, about 1680s. Creator: Aert de Gelder.
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Ahimelech Giving the Sword of Goliath to David, about 1680s. The painting's subject comes from the Old Testament: the first book of Samuel, which describes the turning point in David's relationship with King Saul. The priest Ahimelech gives the sword of Goliath to the young David, who won it in battle. When King Saul learned that this symbol of power had been given to David, he had Ahimelech murdered.
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Creator
- Aert de Gelder: Artist, painter
Subject
- Ahimelech: Jewish: High priest
- King David: Judean: King of Judaea and Israel
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x3410
File Size : 49,552kb
Aliases
- 78.PA.219
- 103RDY
- 1200000009
- 3-035-413
- 3035413
- 78.PA.219
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