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David reproved by Nathan

Paolo Schiavo

1447

tempera

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

David reproved by Nathan is a 1447 tempera by Paolo Schiavo, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Paolo Schiavo
When & what style?: 1447
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

In this painting, a king stands in a doorway, wearing a red robe and a gold crown. He faces three men standing outside, one of whom wears a green robe and a red hat, while the other two wear green robes. A white dog with red legs stands between the king and the men. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky hillside with a tree on top. The king's attire and the men's robes suggest a sense of formality and importance. The presence of the dog adds a touch of realism to the scene. This painting is held at the Ashmolean Museum.