Artwork
David reproved by Nathan
David reproved by Nathan is a tempera painting by Paolo Schiavo. It dates from 1447 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
David reproved by Nathan is a tempera painting created by Paolo Schiavo around 1447. It is a work of 15th-century Florentine art, currently held in the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where the prophet Nathan confronts King David over his transgression. The figures are arranged in a formal composition, with the king in a doorway facing three men outside, accompanied by a dog.
Technique & Style
Schiavo's work is characterized by its use of tempera, a medium he often employed alongside fresco. The painting's formal and realistic elements, such as the figures' attire and the presence of a dog, reflect Schiavo's training in Florence and his association with Masolino.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Schiavo, the pseudonym of Paolo di Stefano Badaloni (1397–1478) was a Florentine painter.
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