Triumph of David
1624
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
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Ottavio Vannini
Ottavio Vannini (1585–1644) was an artist, born in Florence.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
Triumph of David is a 1624 oil by Ottavio Vannini, held at Hermitage Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with a man in the foreground, wearing a gray tunic and an orange cape. He holds a sword in his right hand and a severed head in his left. Behind him, a group of people are gathered, including a woman playing a drum and another playing a stringed instrument. The background features a castle wall and a cloudy sky. The man's pose and the severed head suggest that this might be a depiction of David after defeating Goliath. The use of oil paint and the style of the painting are reminiscent of the Baroque period. To learn more about this style and technique, explore the works of artists who used chiaroscuro.
Ottavio Vannini (1585–1644) was an artist, born in Florence.
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