King David playing the harp accompanied by singing angels

Bergh, Matthys van den (ca. 1615-1687)

Item type:

drawing

Date of creation:

17th century

Height:

19.2 cm  (7 9/16 in.)

Width:

26.8 cm  (10 9/16 in.)

Technique / Medium:

pen and brown ink

Place of creation:

Nederland

Description

This drawing presents a scene in the clouds, with heavenly light rays over the center figure of King David, who plays a harp and sings. On one side of him, two angels hold a long scroll and sing; on the other side, two angels care for his dying son Absalom.

People as subjects

David, King of Israel (Musician)

Iconclass

71H
story of David
71H5
David's sorrow (2 Samuel 18-19)
71H53
David mourning for Absalom's death
11I62(DAVID)32
David as musician, usually playing the harp

Instruments [MIMO Code] (notes)

Harp [3285]

RIdIM images

Image URLs

image link 1

RIdIM record id

6195