The biblical story of David and the giant Goliath is often depicted in painting. David slew Goliath with a slingshot to the forehead. He then cut of his head, which was the sign to the Israelites to attack. Strozzi's painting shows David's triumphant homecoming. He carries Goliath's head and a sword. Women dance in the background.
Specifications
| Title | David with the Head of Goliath |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 164 cm Width 106 cm |
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| Artists |
Painter:
Bernardo Strozzi
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| Accession number | 2343 a (OK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. Van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in 1635 (c.) |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Internal exhibitions |
Alles kids (2016) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Bernardo Strozzi
Genua 1581 - Venetië 1644
The painter Bernardo Strozzi spent his early life as a Capucine monk in the monastery in Genua, Italy. After Rubens' stay in that city in 1607, Strozzi's style...
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