David Offering the Head of Goliath to King Saul (1627) by Rembrandt

David Offering the Head of Goliath to King Saul - Rembrandt - 1627

Artwork Information

TitleDavid Offering the Head of Goliath to King Saul
ArtistRembrandt
Date1627
Mediumoil,board
Dimensions29.5 x 27.5 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationKunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About David Offering the Head of Goliath to King Saul

“David Offering the Head of Goliath to King Saul” is a Baroque oil painting on board created by the renowned artist Rembrandt in 1627. It measures 29.5 x 27.5 cm and depicts a religious scene. Currently, the artwork is housed at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland. It is a part of the genre of religious painting, reflecting the dramatic style and rich emotional expressiveness characteristic of the Baroque period.

The painting portrays the biblical story in which the young David presents the severed head of the Philistine giant Goliath to King Saul. It captures a moment of triumph and the divine favor bestowed on David, who would later become king. The details reflect the mastery of Rembrandt in his use of light, shadow, and composition to convey drama and narrative. The figures are rendered with a sense of movement and urgency, while the facial expressions and gestures enhance the storytelling aspect of the scene, reflecting the intensity of the moment and the significance of David’s victory over Goliath.

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