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David with the head of Goliath on his sword. Line engraving attributed to P. de Jode after J.P. Saenredam, 1600, after L. van Leyden.

David rests his hand on Goliath's severed head. Lithograph by B-R. Julien, 1845, after G. Reni.

Goliath, covered in splendid armour, towers over the humble David. Engraving.

David holds the head of Goliath; soldiers dressed in contemporary uniform stand by. Engraving by N. de Bruyn after himself, 1609.

David with the head of Goliath. Line engraving by R. van Audenaerd after C. Maratta.

David holding up the head of Goliath. Colour etching by W.W. Ryland, 1762, after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

David with the head of Goliath. Lithograph by Markendorf, 1839, after A. Turchi.

David with the head of Goliath, accompanied by an angel and cherubs. Lithograph by G. Sensi after N. Poussin.

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David holding up the head of Goliath. Colour etching by W.W. Ryland, 1762, after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

David with the head of Goliath. Lithograph by Markendorf, 1839, after A. Turchi.

David with the head of Goliath, accompanied by an angel and cherubs. Lithograph by G. Sensi after N. Poussin.

David with the head of Goliath. Line engraving by R. van Audenaerd after C. Maratta.

David rests his hand on Goliath's severed head. Lithograph by B-R. Julien, 1845, after G. Reni.