The Triumph of David
1559
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (1559–1559) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Triumph of David is a 1559 ink by Dirck Volckertz Coornhert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded king in fancy armor, standing tall over a defeated giant. Around him, smaller figures—some armed, others crawling—fill the scene with chaos and victory. The king holds a sword in one hand and a scepter in the other, while a lion and a shield with a cross add to the drama. The giant’s fallen body and the king’s crown hint at a story of power and conquest. The messy lines and deep shadows make the scene feel dramatic and busy. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists like this carved these details.
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (1559–1559) was an artist.
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