David Playing the Harp Before Saul

c. 1602

Bernardo Castello

Associated Names
Bernardo Castello

Artist, Italian, 1557 - 1629

This is a drawing of a regal scene with a seated figure and accompanying attendants. The central figure sits on an elaborate throne, adorned with a crown and draped in robes. Surrounding this figure are several others, some in ornate armor and holding various items like spears or banners. The figures stand in a structured composition, some appearing motionless while others stride toward the central throne. This artistic work utilizes a limited color palette with fine lines and detailed etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and brown ink with black chalk and brown wash, heightened with white gouache on blue paper, squared in black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.1 × 19.7 cm (5 15/16 × 7 3/4 in.)
    mount: 16 × 20.5 cm (6 5/16 × 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.126.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Nicholas Schwed, Paris); purchased 2019.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2019

  • Dessins anciens et du XIXieme siecle, Nicolas Schwed, Paris, March 2019, no. 4.

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