1635
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
David with the Head of Goliath is a 1635 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Heracles, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting depicts a man standing over the severed head of another man. The standing man is shirtless, with a white cloth draped over his left shoulder and a red cloth around his waist. He holds a sword in his right hand and grasps the hair of the severed head with his left hand. The severed head lies on the ground, with the man's face visible and his eyes closed. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the figures in the foreground. The painting is a dramatic representation of a biblical scene, and its use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama. To learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro, look up the artist Caravaggio.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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