1556
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
David Meeting Goliath is a 1556 ink by Dutch 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a scene from the Bible, where David, a young man, meets Goliath, a giant warrior. David is on the right, wearing a simple tunic and holding a sling and stone. Goliath is on the left, dressed in armor and holding a spear. The background is a landscape with hills and tents. In the foreground, you can see the contrast between David's simple clothing and Goliath's elaborate armor. The engraving technique used in this image creates a sense of texture and depth. To learn more about the technique used in this image, look up "engraving".
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
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