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David and Abigail

Unknown

1450

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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David and Abigail is a 1450 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of people outdoors, with a man on horseback in the center. He wears a red outfit and a helmet with feathers, holding a spear. Next to him, a woman in a blue dress stands holding a white flag. Around them, soldiers in armor and colorful clothes march in the background, with a landscape of trees and hills behind. Notice how the man’s horse is white with gold decorations, while the soldiers’ armor has shiny metal details. The woman’s blue dress contrasts with the bright reds and greens around her. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.