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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.

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 Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669. | Reference: 18599i
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    Saul consults the witch of Endor. Engraving by J. Mynde, c. 1737.

    | Reference: 40548i
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    David steals a spear and jug from Saul, who lies deep in a sleep imposed by God. Engraving.

    | Reference: 18591i
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    Episodes in the life of David, King of Israel. Engravings by Jan Sadeler, 158-, after M. de Vos.

    Vos, Maarten de, 1532-1603. | Date: [between 1580 and 1589?] | Reference: 654841i
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    The witch of Endor conjures the ghost of Samuel; Saul bows before him on the right. Etching, 18th century.

    | Reference: 40539i

Related topics

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

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