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Source Description
Here, a hymn of praise is sung to the victorious shepherd David, who holds the head of Goliath impaled on a large sword. The life of King David, as relayed in the Old Testament, was intrinsically linked with music. According to the first book of Chronicles, he initiated the use of music in divine worship in his capacity as the king.
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Document identity
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142341
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David with the Head of Goliath
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print
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142341
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print
title
David with the Head of Goliath
description
Here, a hymn of praise is sung to the victorious shepherd David, who holds the head of Goliath impaled on a large sword. The life of King David, as relayed in the Old Testament, was intrinsically linked with music. According to the first book of Chronicles, he initiated the use of music in divine worship in his capacity as the king.
date
1620s–30s
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q80042039
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Sheet: 26.5 x 18.7 cm (10 7/16 x 7 3/8 in.); Border: 25.9 x 18.4 cm (10 3/16 x 7 1/4 in.)
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Netherlands
accession
1966.167
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engraving
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David with the Head of Goliath: David with the Head of Goliath, 1620s–30s. Pieter Serwouters (Flemish, 1586–1657), after Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, 1494–about 1533). Engraving; sheet: 26.5 x 18.7 cm (10 7/16 x 7 3/8 in.); border: 25.9 x 18.4 cm (10 3/16 x 7 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. David James, 1966.167
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David with the Head of Goliath
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PR - Engraving
inscriptions
inscription
Printed in lower right margin: "Jan Janssen excudit"
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Gift of Dr. David James
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2026-05-29 07:17:57.843000
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142341
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