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David Playing Harp to Saul

David Playing Harp to Saul

Bernardo Cavallino (in 1625 - 1650)

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The shepherd boy David was summoned to the court, because he was the only one who, with his harp playing, could chase away the evil spirit that had taken possession of King Saul (Samuel 16:14-23). During one of these performances, the king fell into a rage and threw a spear at David. The painting shows the king, on the right with the spear in has hand, while he raises his right hand to David, who is completely lost in his playing and has no idea of what is about to happen. They are surrounded by soldiers and courtiers who do not participate in the event, but simply act as extras in a play. Cavallino painted this subject on two further occasions; these works are found in Vienna and London.

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Title David Playing Harp to Saul
Material and technique Oil on canvas
Object type
Painting > Painting > Two-dimensional object > Art object
Location This object is in storage
Dimensions Width 130 cm
Height Error: 94,5 is not a valid BCD value cm
Artists Painter: Bernardo Cavallino
Accession number St 115
Credits Loan Stichting Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, 1961
Department Old Masters
Acquisition date 1961
Creation date in 1625 - 1650
Internal exhibitions The Collection Enriched (2011)
Material
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Geographical origin Italy > Southern Europe > Europe

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Napels 1616 - Napels 1656

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