Who painted Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath)?

Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath) was painted by Agostino Beltrano in 1650.

Where can I see Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath)?

Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath) is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath)?

Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath) is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath)

Agostino Beltrano , 1650

Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Agostino Beltrano. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1650 by the Neapolitan painter Agostino Beltrano, this oil work belongs to the early Baroque period. It is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s holdings. The composition presents a festive outdoor gathering, populated by figures in period dress, a infant, and a landscape of trees and distant mountains that frames the scene.

Subject & Meaning

The tableau draws on the biblical episode of David’s triumph over Goliath, interpreting the victory as a cause for communal celebration. Central to the image is a seated man in a red cap, sword in hand, who appears to observe the revelry, suggesting a link between martial success and collective joy.

Technique & Style

Beltrano employs the dramatic chiaroscuro typical of Baroque painting, contrasting illuminated figures with a darker background to heighten movement. The brushwork conveys a sense of immediacy, especially in the animated gestures of dancers and musicians, while the naturalistic rendering of foliage and distant peaks anchors the scene in a recognizable landscape.

History & Provenance

A former pupil of Massimo Stanzione, Beltrano produced this work during his early career, reflecting the influence of his master’s compositional vigor. The painting entered the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s collection at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued under its German title, “Triumph Davids (nach dem Sieg über Goliath).”