David steals a spear and jug from Saul, who lies deep in a sleep imposed by God. Engraving.

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

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 playing his harp for a distraught Saul. Steel engraving by J. Rogers after A. Gros.

Arthur Johnston [Jonston]; and King David reciting the psalms. Line engraving by R. Cooper, 1739, after G. Jamesone.

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

David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.

The young shepherd David, cradling a lamb; an expired lion lies at his feet, next to a small dagger. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

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

1 print : engraving ; image 29.7 x 39.2 cm

Christ holding the cross, accompanied by penitents from the Old and New Testaments. Engraving by J. Neeffs after G. Seghers, 16--.

1 print : etching, with line engraving ; image 40.3 x 32.5 cm

Davideis . The life of David King of Israel: a sacred poem: in five books. By Thomas Ellwood.

The history of David's troubles  or, human frailty delineated. A sacred poem.

1 print : etching, in brown ; image and border 24.6 x 24.6 cm

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

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David

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Images featuring David

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Christ holding the cross, accompanied by penitents from the Old and New Testaments. Engraving by J. Neeffs after G. Seghers, 16--.

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

Davideis . The life of David King of Israel: a sacred poem: in five books. By Thomas Ellwood.

The history of David's troubles or, human frailty delineated. A sacred poem.

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

David

Images from the collections

Images featuring David

Works from the collections

Christ holding the cross, accompanied by penitents from the Old and New Testaments. Engraving by J. Neeffs after G. Seghers, 16--.

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

Davideis . The life of David King of Israel: a sacred poem: in five books. By Thomas Ellwood.

The history of David's troubles or, human frailty delineated. A sacred poem.

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

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