Who painted David and Goliath?

David and Goliath was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see David and Goliath?

David and Goliath is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

David and Goliath

David and Goliath is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

David and Goliath, attributed to the artist known as 1523_person, is an image created around 1650. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and portrays a youthful figure identified with the biblical hero David.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a young boy, presumed to be David, standing with his right hand on his hip and a sling in his left. He wears a feathered hat and a cloth draped over his shoulder, his serious expression directed downward, suggesting contemplation before the forthcoming encounter with Goliath.

Technique & Style

The image employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to model the figure and generate a dramatic atmosphere. The dark background isolates the boy, while the illuminated areas give his form a three‑dimensional presence.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1650, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 1523_person remains based on stylistic analysis rather than documented commission.

Context

The piece reflects the 17th‑century European interest in biblical narratives, particularly the story of David’s triumph over Goliath, a theme frequently explored to convey moral and spiritual virtues such as courage and divine favor.