Saul Kills Himself after the Defeat of his Army by the Philistines
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a dramatic scene of Saul killing himself after his army's defeat. It's a chaotic moment. You can see Saul and his armor in the center. This etching is interesting because it tells a story from the Bible. It shows the emotion and action of the scene. To learn more about this style of printmaking, look up the technique: etching.
