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Description: | This painting is reminiscent of French history painting produced in the first half of the nineteenth century. It may have been intended for display at the Salon, where such paintings were particularly valued. It shows the bible story of the young David being anointed king by Samuel in secret. This was a time when the leadership of the Jews was contested: Saul, the current king, was still alive. After this episode, David became popular for killing Goliath and Saul tried to kill him, forcing him into hiding. After the deaths of rival leaders, David finally became the uncontested king. | Subjects: | Samuel 1.16 Samuel anointing David) religion (Bible | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: French School Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8852... | Go to resource |
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