The Triumph of David

c. 1700

Style of Jan Luyken

Associated Names
Jan Luyken

Related Artist, Dutch, 1649 - 1712

This is a drawing of an ancient military scene. The scene depicts a group of soldiers carrying a trophy, which appears to be a head mounted on spears, as they are surrounded by onlookers and other soldiers. To the left, a procession of cavalry and infantry with banners and musical instruments is visible, with one figure gesturing towards the central gathering. In the foreground, a man is kneeling with his arms raised in a gesture, while a dog stands nearby. The background contains a distant cityscape with towers and buildings under a cloudy sky. On the right, there is a mountainous area with trees, and some animals can be seen in a fenced area. The drawing is executed in a detailed, line-based style, using a sepia-toned wash to add shading and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 15.7 x 18.5 cm (6 3/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.14.1


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974: 209 (as Circle of Jan Luyken).

Inscriptions

in later hand, upper center verso: # 8285; across center verso: [?] XVI-XVII / A [?] David / Tuss / 10-

Wikidata ID

Q64632814

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