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Saul

First king of the United Kingdom of Israel

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Images featuring Saul

18 images from works
  • David steals a spear and jug from Saul, who lies deep in a sleep imposed by God. Engraving.
  • The witch of Endor conjures the ghost of Samuel; Saul bows before him on the right. Etching, 18th century.
  • David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.
  • Saul collapses as the witch of Endor conjures Samuel from the dead. Wood engraving after J. Schnorr von Carolsfeld.
  • David playing his harp for a distraught Saul. Steel engraving by J. Rogers after A. Gros.
  • David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.
  • Saul bows to Samuel after the witch of Endor has conjured him from the dead. Mezzotint, 1795.
  • Saul consults the witch of Endor. Engraving by J. Mynde, c. 1737.
  • Saul consults Samuel after the witch of Endor has conjured him from the dead; demons crowd the background. Engraving by J. Taylor after S. Rosa, 1813.
  • David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.
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Works from the collections

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    David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.

    Rembrandt | Reference: 18599i
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    The cure of Saul . A sacred ode. Written by Dr. Brown. The music composed by Mr. Arnold.

    Brown, John, 1715-1766. | Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]
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    Samuel anointing Saul as King of Israel.

    Erhard Schön | Date: [1518] | Reference: 3336348i
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    The cure of Saul . A sacred ode. Written by Dr. Brown.

    Brown, John, 1715-1766. | Date: 1763
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    The tragedy of King Saul . Written by a deceas'd person of honour, and now made publick at the request of several men of quality who have highly approv'd of it.

    Trapp, Joseph, 1679-1747. | Date: [1703]
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Related topics

Witchcraft
Ghosts
Magic
Resurrection
Harp
Music Therapy
Thrones
Weapons
Body armor
Melancholy

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