David med Goliats sværd på skulderen. Andre med hans hoved på en stage

1715

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

David med Goliats sværd på skulderen. Andre med hans hoved på en stage is a 1715 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1715 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a man holding a sword and a severed head. The man in the center is wearing a white cloth and has a sword on his shoulder, while the severed head is held by another man. The group is surrounded by other figures, including a woman holding a tambourine and a dog. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with the figures arranged in a dynamic composition. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and volume to the figures, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.