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David Cutting Off Goliath's Head by Dutch 16th Century

David Cutting Off Goliath's Head

Dutch 16th Century

c.1556

engraving

National Gallery of Art

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An engraving depicts a dramatic battle scene with a central figure holding a large sword, poised to strike the head of a fallen giant. Surrounding them are numerous soldiers, tents, and a distant fortified city under a radiant sun.

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sword head armor helmet spear diagonal sweep dynamic composition deep space battle scene soldiers giant warfare

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