David Meeting Goliath

c.1556

after Maerten van Heemskerck

Associated Names
Dutch 16th Century

Artist

Maerten van Heemskerck

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1498 - 1574

This is a drawing featuring a heavily armored giant and a young figure in an ancient landscape. The giant stands on the left, wearing armor and holding a spear. On the right, a smaller figure stands confidently with a sling. There are soldiers in the background with tents and structures in a rugged terrain. The sky shows clouds and a sun-like phenomenon with concentric circles. The artwork demonstrates detailed linework and printmaking skills.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.48

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 99, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Maarten van Heemskerck. Parts I and II. Compiled by Ilja M. Veldman and edited by Ger Luijten. Roosendaal: Koninklijke van Poll, 1993.

Wikidata ID

Q65565431

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