Jesse Sending David to the Camp

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a busy scene with five figures. On the left, an older man holds a long staff and looks up. In the center, a younger man stands confidently, pointing toward a camp in the background. Around them, a soldier in armor kneels, a shepherd leans on a tree, and a woman tends to a flock. The ground is scattered with pots, a rolled-up blanket, and a helmet. The younger man seems to be giving instructions or sending someone off to the camp. The background shows tents and soldiers, suggesting a military setting. This is an example of the technique: engraving.