1629
oil
panel
From the collection of Städel Museum
King David Playing the Harp is a 1629 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Städel Museum.
The painting depicts an elderly man with white hair and a beard, dressed in a white robe with a gold chain and a brown cape. He is holding a harp and appears to be playing it. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the bright colors of the man's clothing. The man's facial expression suggests that he is deeply engrossed in his music. His hands are positioned on the harp strings, and his fingers seem to be moving in a gentle, flowing motion. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Peter Paul Rubens.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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