David standing with the head of Goliath
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a bare-chested man standing over a bearded head on the ground. He holds a bag in one hand and a staff in the other, with a floppy cloak draped over his shoulder. The scene looks like an outdoor field with a tree stump and a small pot nearby. The man’s confident pose and the fallen head suggest he’s the one who defeated his enemy. The artist used shading to give the figure volume, making the muscles and folds of the cloak stand out. Next, check out the Renaissance movement for more works like this.
