1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
David Beheads Goliath is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a battle scene with two main figures. One man, dressed in armor, stands over a fallen giant, holding a sword. The giant lies on the ground, his head cut off. In the background, a chaotic fight rages with soldiers and horses tangled in the action. Notice the text at the bottom—it’s in German and describes the moment when David defeats Goliath. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and drama. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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